Dumped for Valentine's by Sterling J

Author:Sterling, J. [Sterling, J.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romance, Contemporary
ISBN: 9781945042355
Amazon: B09BP58VCN
Goodreads: 59567412
Publisher: Inspire Magic
Published: 2022-02-01T08:00:00+00:00

I woke up the next morning, sore in all the right places, my body exhausted in the best of ways. When I rolled over, I noticed the bed was empty. Relief and disappointment battled for my top feeling as I touched his pillow, noting that it was cold. I’d allowed myself to get caught up in the moment last night, and I’d enjoyed every second of it, but the harsh light of a new day had a way of erasing all that. It reminded me that I had just ended a three-year relationship and should be in some state of mourning, not in bed with someone else. The switch that had shut off in my mind had definitely been turned back on.

Sitting up, I tucked the covers under my arms and ran a hand through my hair just as a knock on the door startled me. It started to open, and I almost screamed to housekeeping that I was inside and naked, but Jase’s head appeared instead.

“I borrowed your key.” He waved it around as he walked through the door, balancing a bag and a crate of coffees.

He hadn’t left me during the middle of the night, like I’d thought. The jerk had gone out for food and caffeine, still wearing the same clothes he’d worn at dinner.

A part of me hated how thoughtful and romantic he was. Mostly because I knew there was no point to his kind gestures. We’d never see each other again. But maybe that was what made it all so easy—no expectations. Jase seemed perfect because he only had to maintain the illusion for a few days, not a lifetime, like real relationships.

He set up the food and coffee on a tray and placed it on top of the bed before settling back in next to me.

“You’re a god,” I said as I reached for the coffee and took a tentative sip. There was nothing more awful than burning your mouth.

“I’ve heard worse.” He sipped his own drink before taking a muffin and tearing at it, handing half to me. “So, Val, is this how you imagined spending your time in Vail?”

I almost choked. “Um, no. I definitely didn’t plan on meeting anyone while I was here.”

“Is that a good or bad thing?” Jase was fishing for a compliment. Or maybe he was simply trying to read my emotions, but I wasn’t giving in.

“Still deciding,” I teased.

“Harsh.”

“Joking,” I said, a little uncomfortable. “But really, I figured I’d be alone and soul-searching—or whatever people are supposed to do after a breakup. You know what I mean?”

He nodded. “I know what society says you’re supposed to do. But I don’t think there’s a handbook every person should follow. We all heal in different ways.”

I smiled. “I know you’re just trying to make me feel better.”

“I’m really not.” He finished off his half of the muffin before reaching into the bag and pulling out a croissant. “Can I ask you something?”

“Of course.”

“Do you feel guilty?”

Shaking my head, I swallowed hard.

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