Page 31 of This Time Around
Damn him.I sniffed again and blew out a breath.Jordan’s voice was soft, covered in steel, and worried.So damn worried about me all the time.
“I’m good.I’m good.”
I wasn’t.I was weak and falling apart by the minute, but Jordan didn’t need to see that.He had his own life, his own business.
Finally, I heard him walk away, calling out, “All right.Take your time.”
Still with the soft voice, still thick with concern, but he knew not to push.
I went to the bathroom, splashed water on my face, added concealer beneath my eyes and brushed my teeth.
Cooper was there to help, and he’d leave.
But…would it be so wrong to kiss a man like that?Someone who wouldn’t be here long enough to hurt my heart, but could maybe…help me in other ways?
