Chapter Thirteen
Why was I naked in bed?
I rolled toward the alarm clock and my thighs protested. My eyes opened.
I had s*x with Patrick. And he wasn’t here.
I had s*x with PatrickNo, no, no…
No, no, noGrabbed my robe and hurried into the living room. No roommate.
Slowly opened his door—empty bed.
No, no, no, no…
No, no, no, noThen I spotted a piece of paper taped to the front door.
Jess,
Rental car had to be returned. You were out cold. Be back soon.
Patrick
Oh. Right.
No need to panic. He was always responsible. I did sleep like the dead.
What time was it? 8:30AM.
Was the deadline 9:00? Didn’t get to ask about the car due to that fateful conversation.
We needed to talk.
I didn’t want to. Terrified to.
What if this was only attraction? Friends with benefits. Could I do t
