Revel in You (Determined, #3) by Scarlett Se Leva

Author:Scarlett Se Leva [Leva, Scarlett Se]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: BOOKENDS PUBLISHING LLC

Chapter Six

With a shaky voice Simone says the word yes. My ears begin to ring like a bomb has gone off. I can’t hear anything around me. I turn away from the scene before us and briskly walk out of the ballroom, shoving through the crowd as rage begin to sweep over me.

Yes.

Yes.

Yes.

The only words playing on repeat in my head.

Yes.

Simone is going to become his wife.

She fucking said yes to a fucker she doesn’t even love. Is she punishing me for what I said? I only told her the truth.

How can she do this? I had my dick in her fifteen minutes ago; she was yelling my name. A dumbbell settles on my heart, crushing me. I storm over to the bar inside the hotel restaurant needing something to infuse numbness in my body.

I take the available bar stool in the corner away from people. I’m not in the mood to converse.

“How can I help you today man?” the bartender asks.

“Your best scotch and keep them coming.” I run my hand through my hair.

“Rough day?” he asks.

I give him a cold stare. I didn’t come here to cry on the shoulder of a stranger. I came here to drown my grief.

Pour the fucking drink.

The drinks keep coming, and I don’t know how long I’ve been sitting here before the liquor is finally doing its job.

Making me numb.

“Here you are!” Madeline voice echoes.

My eye lids droop, heavy from all the liquor.

“I’ve been here,” I slur and open my hands wide. “You want a drink.” I slam my hand on top of the bar to get the bartenders attention.

The bartender turns and walks over. “What’s up, buddy?”

“I’m almost empty.” I shake my glass, some of the brown liquid slush out onto the bar. “And my friend here needs a drink.” I wink at Madeline.

The bartender gives me a wary look, then turns to Madeline. “What would you like?”

Madeline huffs then takes a seat on the stool next to me. “I’ll take a gin and tonic.”

“Coming up,” the bartender says and leaves.

“Ryan,” Madeline says cautiously.

I bring the glass to my mouth and take a big gulp. “What’s up?”

“You know, she isn’t worth you getting like this…”

I hold up my index finger and shake my head. “If you are going to sit here with me, the only rule you have to abide by is… Shut. The. Fuck. Up.”

Madeline glares at me. “Okay, but…”

I turn to my left and snarl at her. “I’m serious.” She shivers as she meets the darkness in my eyes.

Madeline swallows, then glances around the restaurant.

The bartender places her drink and mine down. “Would you like anything to eat?”

“No,” I growl.

A feeling of insecurity washes over me. What is Samuel Dixon able to give her that I’m not? Does he make love to her better? Am I too possessive? Did I not give her enough attention? Where did I go wrong?

What the fuck?

I’ve lost her forever.

“It’s okay,” Madeline says.

My head snaps toward her. I give her the what the fuck look.

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