Quinn’s jaw clenches, and he huffs out a small breath. “Motherfucker.”
“It doesn’t matter. He’s worth every penny.”
Silence.
“I’m sorry I’ve been MIA.”
I cringe, not because of the truth behind his words, but because he just spelled out my name. That’s the closest he’ll ever get to saying my real name and the thought is a kick in the guts as to why I cannot pursue this, whatever this is between us.
“Hey, look at me. Are you okay?” He tips up my chin with two fingers.
I give him a small nod, and he releases me.
“Where have you been?”
Quinn sighs deeply and stills my hand from patting Lucky.
“You want the truth?”
When I nod gently, my hair slips into my face, shielding my eyes.
He squeezes my hand. “I’ve been purposely trying to stay away from you.”
“What? Why?”
“Because it’s fo
