Page 157 of Drop Three

I know there’s still more to discuss and Cal to consider, which I’ve been avoiding.

He threw me off at the gala.

So, I let myself enjoy Bodhi. He has come so far; I can see that firsthand. I hope that he’s ready to be with me the way I’ve been ready to be with him.

Bodhi pulls back. “I want you to be mine, Navy. But I need to have a conversation with Cal before this goes any further.”

I nod. “I understand.” And another thought comes to mind. “I need to talk to Crew.”

A grimace passes Bodhi’s features, and he huffs in frustration. “Don’t remind me. That fucker had his mouth and hands on you. He’s on my shit list.”

“Down, caveman. Thatfucker, is also your friend and teammate. He’s also a really great guy, who I have to be the one to hurt. Hold in that ego, please,” I remind him.

Bodhi growls, leaning me back and hovering over me with seriousness in his tone. “If he so much as touches your arm, Navy, I will burn the fucking city to the ground.” I laugh and he shakes his head. “I don’t say anything I don’t mean. You are mine and I won’t sit on the sidelines anymore while another man tries to take you from me.” His thumb strokes the side of my face and I melt.

As primal as he may sound, that’s the sweetest thing anyone has ever said to me.

“I love it when you go alltouch her and I’ll kill youon me. You read about that in your sex books?”

Bodhi laughs. “I don’t read sex books.”

“We should read one together,” I tease, running my tongue over my lips in a seductive and alluring motion.

“You little minx,” Bodhi jokes, pulling me in for one last kiss. “Go shower. I’m making you breakfast. I hope you like cereal.”

He knows me so well.

I nod. “It just so happens to be my favorite.” I send him a small smile before turning to him again. “B?”

“Yeah?”

“We still need to talk—about us.”

He nods. “I know.” Bodhi smiles softly, leaving me to shower while he prepares our breakfast. I can’t shake the cheeky grin plastered to my face. I dry myself off and grab a workout set to throw on, only to be met with the most perfect iced coffee waiting for me on my nightstand.

The same iced coffee I now realize Bodhi has been the one making for me the last five months.Look at me; I found myself a man who makes sure my caffeine addiction is met.

Whoever said Bodhi St. James was too guarded to love?

I’m finding him to be the easiest.

My guard is down.

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NAVY

Navy:Hey! Sorry it’s been so long. Hope you had a good week! Any chance you’re free to chat soon?

Crew:Hey. Sure, that sounds good. I can come a little early to the party on Saturday if that works.

Navy:Perfect.

I’m a terrible woman.

I’m gonna break the heart of the most respectable man, who doesn’t even see it coming.

Ugh. Why must I put myself in positions like this?

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