Chapter :: Chapter Six
Knox
I cleared my throat.“I thought there was something, but I was wrong.I...”
Before I managed to add anything else, she sighed and said, “I don’t think I’ll ever have kids, Knox.”
That felt like a slap in the face.What was I doing, fantasizing about Amy?Was I insane?The woman was talking about finding a soulmate and having kids—things I never wanted to do.
“I think that’s just the alcohol talking.You’ve never been a happy drunk,” I reminded her.
She laughed.“You’re right.I always get mopey if I drink.You should have stopped me.”
“There was no getting between you and the cocktails,” I teased, trying not to stare at her.God, she was beautiful.
“Amy, you’re a terrific woman.Listen to me.”I cupped her cheek, brushing the corner of her lips.“You’ll get everything you want.The soulmate, the three kids.”My voice was strange, like it didn’t even belong to me.
“I’m not sure about that,” she whispered.“I’m not that young anymore.Three kids might not quite work out.”
“Does it matter that much?”
She bit her lip, and I forced myself to look away.“I’ve had this vision in my mind for so long.But I have to tweak it a bit.”She sighed.“Thanks, Knox.”
“What for?”
“Being my sounding board, I guess.It’s good to hang out, you know?I really missed you.”
I smiled.“I’ve missed you too.I’m glad you called tonight.”
“Really?Because I kind of felt silly.I could have just faked an emergency and left.”
“You can always count on me, okay?Whenever you call, I’ll answer.”
“Even if you’re in a fancy-pants important meeting?”she teased.
“Yes, because I know you wouldn’t actually call me without a reason.”
