Breaking Through the Bond (Espen Jetties Book 2) by Haven Hadley

Author:Haven Hadley [Hadley, Haven]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Haven Hadley Books LLC
Published: 2024-10-24T00:00:00+00:00

23

JAMIE

I lifted the glass to my lips only to get just a drop of liquid on my tongue.

How did that happen?

I glanced down at the empty glass and sighed. With nothing better to do with my time anymore, I found myself sitting on the roof deck every day and in my living room with the TV off every night. Not far from me was always a bottle of vodka. The last two mornings, I’d woken up facedown on the couch.

There was no more reason to not get shit-faced during the day. It wasn’t like I had to get up for work or spend the nights with someone special. Before King, I spent my days in a predictable pattern. Go to work, come home and relax, then do it all again the next day until the weekend hit. Those were spent on the dance floor with a drink in my hand and a sexy man to rub up against in the hopes we’d go back to his place and fuck.

Then I met King.

Suddenly, the pattern changed. Yes, I still went to work every day, but then there was something to look forward to at night. Maybe it was seeing each other in person, or maybe a few texts that reminded me of when I’d see him again. Something so simple, yet so profound. King had changed the way I viewed my world.

Until it all came crashing down at my feet.

Would I do anything different if I had the chance? No. As much as it hurt like hell, I knew Hayes was the man to make King happy. Even if I wanted it to be me. It was just another reminder of why I normally went home after a night in someone’s bed. And never did I see them again, except by chance. That was a rule I would abide by from now on. No way would I willingly put myself through this again.

I heard the roof deck door open and groaned. There was a nice buzz floating through my system, but it wasn’t nearly enough to put up with my brother right now. Not this week.

Tim lifted his hand to shield his eyes as he walked farther out into the sun. “Jamie?”

I stood and walked over to the bar. “What?” His gaze darted in my direction. Ignoring him, I filled the glass with ice and more vodka, bringing the bottle with me when I walked back into the pool.

“Why does it look like you threw a party here last night? I know you don’t let anyone into your place that you don’t trust.”

I took a sip of the drink, hoping the alcohol would bring me enough peace to get through this conversation. “My housekeeper hasn’t been here since Monday morning.”

His brows drew together, and he took a seat in one of the chairs by the pool. “Do you suddenly enjoy living in trash and filth? There are enough empty bottles on the bar inside to fill a liquor store.”

“Don’t really give a shit at this point.

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