The house was dark when I got home. I opened Sunny’s crate and let her out in the backyard to do her business. I changed out of my ballgown and into sweats. I texted Cole to let him know that I was home but heard nothing. I knew he’d be out late with the guys. They were probably at a strip club.
Sunny came back inside, and we snuggled together on the couch, watching a Disney movie I’d seen a hundred times. I could barely focus on it as the minutes ticked by with no word from Cole.
Just as I was dozing off, the front door opened. I jerked up at the same time as Sunny, who barreled toward Cole.
“Hey,” I said, rubbing my eyes and coming to my feet.
“I thought you’d be asleep.”
“I couldn’t sleep. I texted and never heard back from you.”
“Phone died,” he said, tossing the dead thing on th
