"It doesn't matter who’s 'got game' or not. I'm not interested," I lied, stepping away from him.
"You don't date?"
"Nope." I shrugged.
"Bullshit. Why not?"
Because I'd been pining after my childhood crushes for seven years? Because I'd been convinced I was utterly unlovable? Because I was scared of being hurt?
"It's not my thing. I'm just friendly."
"I don't believe the way you talk and smile at us is just friendly."
We were close to the woods. Swayze took my wrist and pulled me into the trees. He pressed me against one. I panted, and my heart raced wildly. "Tell me, Little Doll, how wet were you after that ice bath with Koi?"
He raised his hand to my face, running it along my jaw. I shivered and licked my dry lips. "I—Why did you call me that?"
"Because you're beautiful, a little scary, and if I'm not careful when I touch you, you might break."
My heart pitter-pattered.
"What are you afraid of? We won't hurt you."
We?
We?
He saw the look of panic on my face and chuckled. "What, did you think we'd make you choose? Koi and I have shared a lot over the years, and you're no different. All you have to do is say the word." His other hand dipped between my legs, and reflexively, I pushed him back. No. Both men were far too mean, huge, and... hot. Clearing my head, I moved around him, stepping out of the trees.
"Well, don't plan on me saying anything." I stormed off, walking as fast as I could. I left the park and ducked into a cafe. Swayze joined me a beat later as if he hadn't just tried trapping and forcing me into something I didn't want.
Or did I?
"Did I offend you?" he asked as the waitress brought us coffee.
"You did," I said sternly.
"Because I want you."
"You want to have sex with me." I kept my gaze on my cup. "You don't want the real me."
"And who is the real you? I've asked around. You haven't told anyone anything about you. What you did while you were gone. Where you went, who you met. But I can tell, from your tattoos to your eyes. You've got a story to tell. Why don't you?"
"I was a runaway. Homeless. I’ve seen some dark shit.”
“So have I.”
"I'm broken." I was exhausted and wanted to return to camp. Actually, no. I wanted to return to my life before this. I'd giveanything for me and Georgie to be walking down the highway with my thumb out.
"I'm not trying to fix you, Little Doll."
Rule 18 - Domino
If you’re hungry and given food, eat.
"Idon't know what I'm supposed to do here." Swayze brushed his hair back and leaned back in the driver's seat.
I sniffled and turned toward the window. "There's nothing for you to do. Just take me back to camp." My lower lip trembled at those last words. It was dark now. I'd stayed with Johnny after his surgery until they told me visiting hours were over.I hated leaving him there.
