Gemini Blue by Kara Cavalli

Author:Kara Cavalli [Cavalli, Kara]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2022-12-20T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER NINETEEN

Confessions

VIC MUST HAVE WOKEN before me in the pre-dawn hours after last night’s train wreck, because as soon as my eyes crack open, they meet his.

We’ve been sleeping nose to nose. He pulls me into his chest without a word.

It’s so early the birds haven’t started calling yet. I glance at the bedside clock over his shoulder.

4:54 AM.

My head is pounding, but it’s not as bad as it could’ve been. As it should’ve been, given the amount I drank.

I’m at a total loss for where to start.

Should I say I’m sorry?

Should I say thank you?

Should I say both?

Should I beg him to stay? …To leave?

Well, I know he won’t do that. I’ve already asked.

For once in my life, I am speechless. I haven’t lost control like that in years. Not since I joined the Lifestyle and found my little tribe led by Jennah and Michael.

I’m more than disgusted with myself. I’m terrified to find out what happened. But more than anything, I’m humiliated that Vic witnessed it all.

Worse, he had no explanation whatever. I’ve told him nothing about me other than vague statements of being ‘hurt.’

Who the fuck hasn’t been?

It makes me sound like a diva. He has given me the benefit of the doubt more than I deserve.

He deserves more. He deserves answers.

He, meanwhile, is busy stroking my hair as he presses his soft lips all along my forehead. I can tell he’s still sleepy. I’m sure it’s been a long night for him.

But his body is warm, and so are the sheets around us. I feel cocooned and safe. He’s not speaking, he’s just waiting. So I begin the only way I can. It’s a whisper in the dark, but it’s something. It’s a start.

“Vic. I’m so sorry.”

My voice sounds hoarse and I don’t know why. I inhale a stuttering breath. Too many emotions threaten to well up and spill over. I did my best to numb them last night, but all I did was delay the inevitable.

He tsk’s his tongue against his teeth and pulls me even closer. I notice he’s stripped me down to — oh fuck, I was wearing my black bodysuit and now it’s gone.

Okay, he’s stripped me down to nothing.

He’s still wearing boxer briefs and a thin soft tee shirt, making me think he came from home.

It reminds me of that morning we spent at the beach house when he crawled into my bed to apologize for rocking my world and promptly fell asleep.

I take another shaky breath to steady my nerves.

“How you feelin’?” His groggy voice is husky and adorable. Did he manage any sleep last night because of me?

I bring my hand to my forehead and rub. “I should have more of a headache. I have you to thank for that, I’m sure.”

I bury my face in his chest. Fuck, I’m so embarrassed.

“I’m so glad you’re safe,” he murmurs. Jesus, what did he walk in on?

“God.” His chest isn’t deep enough for my shame so I bury my face in my free hand instead.

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