A Matter of Trust: London Calling Book One by Kat Faitour

Author:Kat Faitour [Faitour, Kat]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Contemporary Romance
Publisher: Kat Faitour
Published: 2015-09-15T04:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TEN

DEVON’S ILLUSIONS ABOUT family love and loyalty were shattered during an ordinary, if unscheduled, work break.

She and Aidan stepped out for coffee at a local café. Seeing Dom through the darkly paned windows that flanked the entrance, she grabbed at the door handle.

“Aidan, I can finally introduce you to my friend, Dominic,” she exclaimed.

Aidan stopped her with a hand to her arm. He nodded toward the corner where a petite, icy blonde had joined Dominic.

Natalie.

Speechless, Devon watched as the couple engaged in an impassioned, if brief, kiss. She allowed Aidan to lead her away, walking her down the street. She followed, unconscious of the people around them.

Numbly, she only thought of Dominic’s promise. He’d sworn he wouldn’t continue to see Natalie or pursue her. Devon had believed him, trusted in him to keep his word.

Why would he lie?

Aidan placed a hand to her back to lead her into a different coffee shop from any they’d frequented before. Finding a seat for her, he went to place their orders and returned moments later with two frothy cappuccinos.

“In lieu of scotch, I ordered you a triple shot of espresso. I hope that helps.”

Looking into Aidan’s kind, worried face, Devon smiled, albeit faintly, to reassure him.

“I’m sorry. I didn’t expect to see that. I’m not sure how to react.” She sipped her coffee, savoring the espresso as it echoed her bitter thoughts.

“Devon, you’ll pardon me if it’s none of my business, but are you and Dom involved then?”

Her hand jerked, sloshing a little of the cappuccino’s foam up the side of the cup. She was overreacting, giving Aidan all the wrong ideas for why she was upset.

“I don’t mean to pry. It’s only…” He set his own cup down carefully before continuing, “I thought there might be something between you and Bennett.”

Devon smiled wanly, tucking her hands beneath the table in her lap. Straightening, she took a deep breath and looked directly at Aidan. “Actually, I’m not involved with either one of them.” Aidan seemed taken aback. She nodded before continuing, “Dom and I practically grew up together. We’ve known each other since we were young children and I can promise we’ve never been anything more than good friends. Best friends, really.”

“But—”

“It’s complicated. My fault, I made it that way. I’m hurt. He broke a promise to me, one given in good faith. I thought better of him, but he lied. Considering he’s like a brother to me, it took me off guard.”

Aidan listened, barely moving. When Devon glanced up, he nodded slightly in encouragement.

Weary from being closed off to the people around her, Devon decided to confide for once. After all, what did it really matter? Dominic was part of her inner circle, as much family as her own father. And he’d deceived her, betraying her trust.

She swallowed. “As for Bennett, we were attracted to each other.” Devon scanned Aidan’s face, seeing only reassurance and acceptance. She continued, shaking her head. “I’m so confused. We’re still attracted, I suppose. Yes.” She fumbled to a halt, wrinkling her brow.

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