PART 2 - CHAPTER 125

JESS

Luke stood in the doorway, a white towel wrapped snugly around his waist, droplets of water glistening over his bare torso and dark hair hanging in dripping strands around his face. His eyes widened in shock as they landed on me, a look of confusion instantly crossing his Dammit. I wanted to be so mad at him right now, but all I could think was how attractive he was, with steam still rolling off him.

Shit Jess.

Angry.

You are Angry with Luke.

He left me at the airport.

Focus.

"Jess! You are here!" he said, surprised, blinking as if he couldn't comprehend my presence.

My frustration exploded before I even had the chance to think.

"What happened!? Are you kidding me? I've been waiting for about four hours! I ended up getting a cab after Jocelyn called to say the driver would be two hours late!"

brow furrowed, and he ran a hand through his

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next ten minutes to pick you up!" Luke said before grabbing my bag.

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didn't want to do this in

I didn't. have the energy. I was suddenly exhausted and only wanted to crawl into his arms and sleep there for a decade. Maybe

I swear I didn't know! I thought you were stuck at the airport. I was just about to come get you! I thought I could be there when you arrived." Luke repeated, and I just stared at him, tiny puzzle pieces

couch, which I wasn't going to comment on right now, and dropped my head back. Luke stepped around the couch and dropped to his knees in front of me. His hand snaked up my

think your manager is

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just got it messed up or something,"

whole plan, and she almost succeeded," I pressed. Uke stood up suddenly, towering over

locked onto mine, the towel around his waist still dripping water onto the floor. "I didn't mean for any of this to happen! I thought Jocelyn had it all covered. I was caught up at the PR event and didn't even have a chance to think about anything I sat back, my heart pounding, frustration giving way to a new fear. "What if this is how it is now? Me waiting around while you handle your life, and I'm

the new norm. That's all. I promise." He stepped closer again, eyes earnest, but I didn't know if I could let I shook my head, trying to blink away the sting of tears. "I don't know how to believe you when everything feels so messed up right

out tentatively, brushing a tear off my

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