Caught in the Chase (Caught Series Book 3) by Kacey Shea

Author:Kacey Shea [Shea, Kacey]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Kacey Shea Books LLC
Published: 2020-12-16T18:30:00+00:00

“Beach and chocolate?” Alicia says after we clean the kitchen together. It’s crazy how we’ve fallen into an easy comfortable flow three nights in. It makes me wonder whether we would have been fast friends if the situation were different. What if I’d dated her and not her friend Callie almost two years ago? Would we have been a disaster? Would I have spiraled so low I’d get behind the wheel while drunk off my ass?

I could get lost in the what if’s, but they provide no relief. The only moment we have is this one and I don’t want to waste it. “I’ll get the blanket.”

“Sweet.” She pulls the bag of mini chocolates from the cupboard and a minute later we meet on the back deck. This time she leads the way.

I really try not to stare at her ass, but fail miserably. “Guess what I did today?” I say once we get to the sand.

She throws me a glance over her shoulder. “What’s that?”

“I scheduled my first therapy appointment.” I shake out the blanket and slip it over the sand.

“What? Chase!” Her jaw falls open and a smile takes over her face. “That’s awesome.” She falls onto the blanket and unceremoniously tosses me a piece of chocolate.

“It’s whatever.” I play it down, not sure how to take her praise.

“When do you go?”

“Next week. Thursday. Shit.” I didn’t even think about rearranging my shift at the center. “I hope it’s okay if I bail early that day.”

“I think your request’ll be approved.”

“Pull a few strings for me?” I wink.

“Something like that.” She reaches out a hand, resting it gently on my arm. Her smile is warmer than the setting sun. “But hey, I’m really proud of you.”

“Well, thank you.” I swallow hard, pushing aside my fearfulness. I don’t know why, but I need her to understand how much her words last night gave me the push I needed. How I wouldn’t be sober if it weren’t for the fact I ran into her at the coffee shop. “I probably wouldn’t have called to set it up if it weren’t for your encouragement.”

“I’m glad I could help.” She grins and grabs another candy.

“You’re such a good sponsor.” I recline back, my gaze drinking up the crashing waves. God, it’s amazing out here.

“Chase. I’m not your sponsor. You know that, right?”

I turn my stare back to her. She’s serious. “I like to think you are.”

“But I never agreed, and besides, I’m not qualified.” She tucks her hands into the sleeves of her hoodie before wrapping them around herself. “You should have someone with more experience.”

“I beg to differ.” I can’t imagine anyone else. “You’re the only person I trust.” The admission flies from my lips, surprising us both. “Talking to you helps.”

“I like talking to you, too.” Her lips pull with a smile, but she turns her gaze out to the ocean. “You’re like a boyfriend without the sex.”

A laugh bursts from my lips. “I am somewhat offended by that.”

“Why?” She grins.

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