Page 65 of The Truths We Find

“I take it that means you’re not going to tell her about this?” I can’t tell if he’s upset about that or not.

Honestly, I haven’t decided yet. I don’t keep things from Alexa. Ever. But this is… complicated. Isn’t it?

Or maybe it only feels complicated because I’m overthinking it. I have a real talent for that.

See? This is exactly why I need to tell Alexa.

Ugh.

“How would you feel if I told her?”

“I know she’s your best friend. Hell, she’s becoming a good friend of mine too. I just think maybe we should figure this out between us first?”

I nod. “That’s fair. I really should get going.” I start to make my way towards the door when Gavin calls my name.

I turn. “Yeah?”

“Uh, your…” He gestures towards my open zipper.

“Shit. Do you mind?”

He walks over and manages to pull up the stuck material. “I’m the only one who gets to see you that exposed now.”

Was he always a smooth talker like this?

His words make my cheeks flush, and I rush out the door before we end up going for another round.

I walk back into my room, unable to hide my smile. Is this the beginning of a fresh start for us? Are Gavin and I getting our chance that we lost all those years ago?

I need a shower. And coffee.

As I start to strip out of my gown, I hear the door connecting Alexa’s and my rooms open. I turn to find Alexa standing there with the biggest grin on her face. “And where have you been?”

“What do you mean?” I ask naively.

“I came over here around five this morning in search of Advil, and you were nowhere to be found.”

“I went for a walk to clear my head.”

“In your gown?”

Fuck.

“I wanted to get your money’s worth…” I wince.

“Nice try, lady. Spill. You were with Gavin.” It’s not a question.

Even if I wanted to lie, the stupid grin that spreads across my face the second she says his name gives me away. I don’t bother fighting it and just nod.

Alexa lets out the loudest squeal and wraps me in a hug, swinging me from side to side.

“I’m so fucking happy,” she yells. “It’s about damn time. The sexual tension between you two was driving me nuts. Okay, tell me everything. How was it? Just as good as before? Better? Worse? Do we need to go into hiding?”

A small giggle escapes me as she grabs my hands and drags me to the bed to sit.

“It was incredible,” I sigh. “I always remember sex with Gavin being great, but this was on another level. I don’t know if it was because things with Sam were so off lately, or what, but when I was with Gavin, I didn’t want it to end.”

“Speaking of which, what are you going to do about Sam?”