Tough Soul (Memento Vivere Duet Book 2) by Blake Black

Author:Blake Black [Black, Blake]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-12-11T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE

Carolina

After my shift, I take a hot shower, but it does nothing to wash away the guilt weighing on me. What’s worse, I can’t deny the connection I felt with Clay. It goes deeper than anything physical.

Since I was home so late, Joshua slept in his room. And I’m not sure if that’s a good thing. I haven’t slept a wink, overwhelmed with the gravity of what I’ve done and alone.

I ruined everything.

Just like I thought I would.

Joshua is going to hate me. I hate myself for what I did. I am not one to break promises. And here I am, betraying the one that was made for me. All because I can’t control my feelings for his best friend.

It’s early morning, and I can’t take it anymore. Getting out of bed, I get somewhat ready to go over to their side of the house and tell Joshua what I did.

I pound on the door to their side of the duplex, tears of anger streaming down my face, my frustration directed mostly at myself. And maybe a bit toward Clay. As I think that, the door swings open, revealing the man himself, disheveled and sleepy-looking, wearing only sweatpants with his bare chest on display.

I’m proud of myself for not getting distracted by his sculpted abs—too furious to feel anything else.

His sleepy eyes widen as he takes in the sight of me. “Kitten, what are you—” I push past him, storming into the house, determined to find Joshua. But as I reach the stairs, Clay grabs my wrist and pulls me back. “What are you doing? Are you okay?” he asks, genuine concern etched across his face.

“I’m going to do what I should have done hours ago and tell him what the hell I did,” I shout, tears streaming down my face.

“What we did, Carolina. We both played a part in it, and we can tell him together, maybe tonight at dinner? After we’ve all had some time to think,” Clay suggests, his voice pleading.

“No! You already convinced me to wait, but I’m not going to drag this out any longer,” I snap, forcefully pulling my wrist out of his grip.

“What’s going on?” Xander’s voice interrupts as he comes down the stairs, wearing nothing but black boxers.

His tattooed, muscular body is on full display, his shoulder-length hair framing his face.

I might have swooned if the situation wasn’t already so messed up.

I bite my lip, crossing my arms over my chest, and avert my gaze to the floor. I’m angry at Clay, but it’s ultimately his decision whether to tell Xander. I won’t betray Clay and ruin their relationship by telling Xander the truth.

“It’s okay. I already told him when I got home,” Clay reassures, reaching out for me.

I take a step back, meeting Xander’s gaze. “I’m so sorry,” I whisper before turning my attention back to Clay, anger boiling within me. “You told me not to rush into this, not to come here and spill everything, to sleep on it.

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