One of his brows quirks as he waits for me to either confirm or deny the charges.
Fuck. Linc knows.
My heart rate is out of control as I stare at him, panic spreading through my veins, engulfing me and threatening to drag me under.
You’re going to fuck up your entire life because of a woman.
Is she worth it?
I could continue trying to lie.
But what’s the point?
He knows.
And if he knows…
“You can’t say anything,” I blurt.
“Holy fuck, you really are banging Casey Watson,” he announces as if he didn’t actually believe the accusation he walked in here with.
“Jesus Christ,” I groan, dragging my hand down my face.
“Kodie Rivers, the team’s good boy, the sensible single dad who never does anything wild, is fucking Coach’s off-limits daughter. Fucking hell, I didn’t see that coming.”
“Yeah, well, you and me both, asshole.”
“Careful who you’re insulting here,” he teases, trying to lighten the tension.
Fuck. It’s so thick, I can barely breathe.
Or that could be the band wrapping around my chest and getting tighter every second.
Fuck.
This can’t be happening.
I rub the heel of my hand against my chest, right above where I’m sure my heart is about to explode.
“Shit,” Linc says, pressing his knee to the mattress. “Are you okay?” His brows pinch as concern covers his face.
Swinging my legs from the bed, I begin pacing back and forth, my head spinning a mile a minute.
“Does anyone else know?” I ask, his eyes following my every move.
“I haven’t told anyone, if that’s what you’re asking,” he says sincerely. “To be honest, I don’t think anyone else really knows you’ve got a girl. I’ve made a few jokes about it, but I don’t think they’ve taken me seriously. No offense, but they’re used to you being a boring, celibate fuck, so…”
I shoot him a glare.
“Everyone gets it, man. Sutton is your priority. I know we tease you, but we fucking get it.”
“Thanks,” I mutter.
“You could have told me at the beginning. I’ve got your back, man.”
“I’m so fucked,” I interrupt, finally coming to a stop in front of him.
He blinks a few times as he looks up at me.
