Torrid Track (Knight's Legion MC Book 9) by Naomi Porter

Author:Naomi Porter [Porter, Naomi]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Ocean Dreams Publishing
Published: 2022-09-29T16:00:00+00:00

14

Brynne

I put the last framed photo into the box and taped it. My bedroom was all packed up. Nothing but my dress and gown hung in the closet for commencement, and my bed linens were on my bed. I’d live out of my suitcase until the big day, then walk across the stage to receive my diploma.

Four years of studying late to ace my tests and maintain my GPA were almost done. I wasn’t the least bit proud of my accomplishments or excited about the future. I had nothing to look forward to.

Why?

Because all I could do was think of Joseph. I hadn’t seen him all week. Not around campus, in the dining hall, or any of the usual places.

I felt empty. Sad. Alone.

It was dumb. I’d set out to avoid him and all men until after graduation. Chanted about healthy boundaries, and yet, I was barely functioning.

A knock had me turning around.

“Wow, you weren’t kidding when you said you were packing up your room.” Gina entered with wide eyes. “It’s so sparse now.”

“Yeah. It looks like it did the day we moved in here.”

“Mhm.” She forced a tight smile. “Are you okay? I know I screwed up last weekend at the lake. I shouldn’t have gone after Joe.”

I winced. “Will you please not call him, Joe? It’s Joseph.”

“See? You really like him, don’t you?”

I sat on my bed. “Yes, I like him a lot. He just keeps jerking me around. One second he wants me, and then the next, he’s pushing me away. I don’t understand what’s up with him.” Not true. He had told me about his mom dying and being afraid to lose another loved one. My heart had broken for him.

“You both looked pretty hot and heavy going at each other on the sand. Like you’d had sex before.”

I sensed Gina was fishing for information. “Nope. We haven’t had sex.”

“Really?”

“Yes, really. Why would I lie?” Although, I wanted to give Joseph the honor of deflowering me. I was confident he’d handle me with care and rock my world.

After graduation, Brynne. Right. He doesn’t even want me.

“I believe you. Sorry.” She sighed and leaned against the wall. “It’s hard to believe we only have a little more than a week. We’re going to keep in touch, right?”

“Yes. You can come to Chicago, and I’ll visit you in California.” My phone buzzed on the dresser. I hopped off the bed to answer it. I saw the caller’s name and knew I needed to answer. “Gina, I need to take this.”

“Sure, I’ll order a pizza for dinner.”

“That’d be great. Thanks.” I answered the phone, “Uncle Dorian? Is everything okay?” He never called me. My stomach twisted into knots.

“Brynne, how’s my beautiful girl? Ready to grab the world by the balls, I’m sure.”

I smiled. “You know it. Take no prisoners, right?”

“Absolutely.” He chuckled, and I pictured his blue eyes twinkling. “Are you doing good? Any issues that need fixing. I’m your man for the job.”

“Nope, everything is in order. I’ve passed all my classes.

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