I am, but I stop.
“No!” Lightning says. “Don’t stop. It’s good to see you smile again.”
“Sorry, I’ve been a downer.”
“Don’t apologize for how you feel,” Thunder says. “What happened really sucks.”
That’s an understatement.
“Logan?”
I must be hearing things because that sounded like Delaney. I turn to find a blonde staring at me. But I’d recognize her anywhere.
She sticks her hand out. “My name is Anna. Nice to meet you.”
I take her hand and fight the urge to pull her into my arms and kiss her hard. “Anna.”
“I drove a long way to see you.”
I nod. “Thunder, can you tell Reed I need to take the rest of the day off?”
Thunder glances at the woman standing next to me. “Okay. Is this—”
“Yes,” I say, cutting him off. I’m still holding her hand. “Let’s go somewhere we can talk.”
She nods, and I lead her to my car. Once inside, I turn and stare at her.
“You look good as a blonde,” I say.
Her hair is also shorter, and she’s wearing a denim skirt and a white button-up shirt. It looks good but not like something she would have chosen herself.
“Thank you,” she says. “I missed you, Logan. I couldn’t stay away. I hope you’re not mad.”
I shake my head. “I missed you so much, too.” Then I start the car and drive us to my apartment.
It requires using a key card to get to the elevator and up to our floor. I lead Delaney into the apartment and toss the keys on the counter. Then I turn my attention to her.
I stare at this woman, amazed. “I can’t believe you’re here.”
“I couldn’t go another day without seeing you. Without touching you,” she says as she places her hand on my chest.
I grab her fingers and stare at her. I have so many questions. I’m angry she compromised herself to come here, but on the other hand, I get it. I need her like I need water.
She lifts up on her tiptoes and kisses me. I don’t even try to stop. I return her kiss, walking her backward toward my bedroom. Once inside, I kick the door closed even though Ozzie won’t be home for hours.
I break our kiss long enough to unbutton her shirt. “There are a lot of buttons,” I say as I realize this could take a while.
She steps back and pulls the shirt over her head. Well, that works. Then she removes her bra while staring at me. “Take off all your clothes,” she says.
I’ve got everything off before she even unzips her skirt.
She smiles, then laughs. “That was really fast.” Finally, her skirt falls to her ankles, and she removes her underwear.
“You have no idea how much I’ve missed you and want you.” I kiss my way from her neck toward her breast.
“Logan, I haven’t been with anyone since you,” she says nervously.
I pull back and look her in the eyes. “I haven’t, either. I don’t want anyone else.”
