Solace by Sierra Riley

Author:Sierra Riley [Riley, Sierra]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2016-05-08T14:00:00+00:00

16

Shane

Shane’s palms pressed against the slick tile of the shower wall. His head was ducked below his shoulders, and nearly-scalding water ran over his scalp and down his neck, sluicing down his shoulders and back.

It hadn’t helped.

Oh, he felt better physically. That tight, gnawing knot of want had simmered into a dull hum. His body was deliciously sore and exhausted. But his mind was as active as ever. Even more so now.

Why hadn’t it helped?

It had never been a complete fix when he was overseas, but he at least felt better for a couple of days afterward. More in control of the shit that was going on. Able to deal with whatever was thrown his way.

This time, though, he’d felt that sinking pull of regret almost immediately. Not for what he’d done—he’d wanted to fuck Aaron, and Aaron had clearly wanted him back—but maybe for the way he’d done it?

He wasn’t sure.

All he knew was that not ten minutes after Aaron left, he was back to thinking about the fact that he was going to lose his daughter for good, and there wasn’t a damn thing he could do about it.

A black rage built inside Shane, clawing into a deep, endless pit. It coiled in his muscles until he had no choice but to release it. With a loud, low growl, he thrust his fist against the tile.

It didn’t shatter like it would in a movie. His hand didn’t gush with blood and turn the water in the bottom of the tub red. Instead, stinging pain shot through the bones in his fingers. He knew he hadn’t broken them, but he’d done a damn good job of coming close.

Prickles of blood dotted his knuckles. The beads of red washed away, and Shane could see the small patches of torn skin beneath.

It was just another diversion. When fucking hadn’t done the trick, Shane had resorted to fighting.

But that didn’t help now, either. That left one last option.

Climbing out of the shower, Shane toweled off and dressed quickly. He found his phone where it still lay on the floor, then stabbed at the screen to hit the speed dial.

Denise picked up after one and a half rings.

“What’s up, soldier-man?”

He wanted to embrace her carefree, teasing tone. He wanted to fall back into old habits. But right now, he couldn’t even remember how to joke.

“You and Robbie doing anything tonight?”

“Is this where I’m supposed to tell you we’re having an orgy with your mom and a group of Canadian Mounties?”

His lip twitched, but the smile refused to land on his face.

“Probably.”

Denise knew him too well not to pick up on his mood. “What’s going on? I can come over if you need.”

That was the last thing he needed. He wanted out of this house. Now.

“Feel like heading out to Stokey’s?”

The line was quiet for a moment, and Shane held his breath. He’d go on his own; it was better than sticking around here. But if he was honest with himself, he was a little afraid of what might happen if he did that.

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