He turns away from me. “This again? You know, I don’t think this is a good idea.”
I walk around him until we are facing each other. “Why not? The chemistry between us is undeniable.”
“And you think one fuck will be all we want? AllIwant?”
I take a step back when I realize he’s angry. “Your sister said?—”
“This isn’t about Maria. This is about us. She had no business telling you my history. And you had no business asking her.”
“I didn’t ask!”
He walks to the door and opens it. “Like I said, this isn’t a good idea.”
I don’t move as I try to take in everything that happened. “I’m sorry. Clearly, I’ve angered you. I didn’t mean to. Your sister told me all of that because she could tell I really liked you. I wasn’t digging for information. And she didn’t tell me anything bad, so I don’t understand why you are so upset now.”
He avoids eye contact. “You clearly have issues with my past. This,” he waves his hand between us, “is a very bad idea.”
I disagree, but it’s clear he’s not open to discussion right now. I storm out. When he shuts the door behind me, I’m hit with a sense of loss. Tears well, and I run down the street before they can fall. I won’t let him see me cry.
But why am I crying? It’s not like I lost my best friend. I stop in the middle of the sidewalk. Oh no. I did catch feelings. I turn back, wondering if I should go tell him what I said was wrong. He was so angry. Maria was right. I should stay away. If it hurts this much now to be rejected by Hunter, it would only be much worse with time. I turn around and head home.
CHAPTER 20
Axel
As soon as I slammed the door, the pain from the past hit me anew. I wasn’t enough for my ex. She made that very clear. And apparently, I’m not enough for a woman like Savvy. I should have known based on how she treated me when we first met. Instead of playing it smart, I let myself get drawn to her, to have feelings for her.
Of course she wouldn’t want anything more than fun with me. She never hid how she felt about military guys.
When she said she didn’t want anything serious, I was instantly angry. That’s why she had to leave. But why am I so angry? It’s not like I pictured some kind of forever with her.
Although I did picture something. The way I feel when I’m with her is unlike anything I’ve felt for another woman. I can’t deny that. She felt it. She told me so.
Damn, Maria. How could she tell her about my past and that I won’t do relationships?
I grab my coat and storm over to my sister’s place.
She opens the door. “Hunter, I’m surprised to see you again today.”
“Can I come in?”
She steps aside and I walk in.
“Why the hell did you tell Savvy I’m not into relationships?”
Maria stares at me with her jaw hanging open. “Because you’re not,” she finally says.
“And why do you think that?”
She motions to the couch, and we both sit down. “You haven’t had one since Harper. I know she hurt you.”
I nod. “You know, the past few years, I’ve been very busy with work. And you.” I turn to her.
She motions to her chest. “Are you saying I prevented you from having a girlfriend?”
“Sort of.”
“Ha!” She stands up. “You’re kidding me right now, right?”
