Heath nods thoughtfully.“I could invest.”
The table goes quiet.
“You… what?”I ask.
Heath shrugs.“I’ve been looking for something new.If the numbers make sense, I’m in.”
Rune stares at him for a second, then nods slowly.“We can talk.Not tonight.”
My heart does this weird, fluttery thing in my chest.My worlds are colliding—my best friend and the man I love.Because, yes, I love him, and it feels so incredibly right.
Dinner wraps up not long after that, and we all head outside.Rowan hugs me tightly while the guys shake hands.
“You better call me later,” she whispers.
“I will,” I promise.
She pulls back, giving me a look.“You’re glowing.”
I roll my eyes, but I can’t stop smiling.
“Goodnight,” I say, hugging Heath too.
“Night,” he says, patting me awkwardly on the back.
Rowan and I share a look, both of us giggling, and I see Heath smile down at Rowan.
“See you guys!”I say as Rune’s hand finds mine again, and we head to the truck.
He opens my door, helps me in, and then we’re driving.It’s quiet, heavy… different.
“You had a good time?”he asks.
“I did,” I say softly.
“Good.”
We pull up in front of my apartment, and neither of us moves right away.
“I don’t want tonight to end,” I admit.
His grip on the steering wheel tightens.“Then don’t let it.”
My pulse spikes.“Come up with me.”
He doesn’t hesitate.We’re out of the truck and up the stairs in seconds.The moment the door closes behind us, I turn and kiss him.Hard.
His hands are on me instantly, pulling me against him like he’s been waiting all night.
“Jem,” he breathes against my lips.“Fuck, Shortcake.”
I tangle my fingers in his shirt, kissing him again, deeper this time.“I missed you,” I whisper.
“I missed you too,” he growls.
He backs me up until I hit the wall, his mouth never leaving mine.My heart is racing, my body on fire, everything spinning.
“Wait,” he says suddenly, pulling back.