Chapter 15
If that fucker Brody shows up one more time, I will lose it. Like, going to jail for three years type of losing it. -Axel
Axel
Waking up with a smile is different. Sleep all too often eludes me, and I haven't had a refreshing night's sleep like this in years.
I run my hands over her side of the bed, then frown.
It's cold. She's been gone awhile. What the hell?
Oh, yeah, Scarlett had to work early this morning.
I shower first, then put on gym clothes because I'm restless when she's not with me.
My curvy Red Riding Hood will be the death of me. I change her sheets and make up her bed before heading to my truck. A knock at the door stops me before reaching the handle. No one else seems to be here. Scowling as I open the door. Because...Brody Fuckin' McDougall! “Can I help you?”
He seems unfazed by my open hostility. “Yeah, is Scarlett here? I was told she lives here now.”
“Yeah, we live here together.” Maybe I should just go ahead and kick his ass.
His eyes widen. “Oh.”
I smile. That's right motherfucker, she's mine. “Yeah. Oh. How do you know her?”
“She's one of my best friends. Or she used to be. I actually decided to come back to school here instead of transferring out because of her. Listen, will you tell her to text me her new number when she gets home.” He looks displeased.
“Sure.” Not a snowball's chance in hell, dick face. And what did he mean because of her?