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She walked over to stand directly in front of him. “Everything.” Tears began to fill her eyes. “Oh God, Adrian. I’m so sorry for everything.”

Adrian stepped forward and gathered her into his arms. “It was just a ride to breakfast. You don’t need to cry.”

Kelsey pulled back and lifted her teary eyes to his. “It’s not about the ride.”

“So, you don’t care that you stood me up, left me stranded, and sent an asshole to give me a ride?”

Kelsey began to sob.

“Hey. It’s okay.” He smoothed her hair. “Looks like you’ve had a tough morning.”

Kelsey’s shoulders shook. “Adrian.”

“Someone got all four of your tires?” Adrian hugged her closer. “You don’t have to cry about that.”

“That’s not why I’m crying.”

Adrian pulled back again. “What’s going on, Kels?”

“I ruined everything. I’m so sorry.”

“We can grab breakfast at the Coffee Shop, or I bet Buns has great breakfast sandwiches.”

Kelsey broke free of his arms and stumbled backward.

“What’s going on?”

“I know what happened to you. I was so wrong. I never should have participated in the hearing or voted against you. Everything you’re going through is all my fault. You were right. I didn’t know all the facts. I made assumptions.”

Adrian sighed and rubbed the back of his head. He knew this conversation would happen at some point, but he hadn’t expected it right then. Maybe it was better to get it out of the way. “I was pissed when it first happened and for a while after everything went down with the team house, but I’m not anymore.”

“They kicked you out.” Kelsey shifted closer to him. She walked into his arms when he opened them. “You were sleeping in the car.”

“That part kinda sucked, but I have a new place now.”

“You have to do community service and you didn’t deserve that.”

Adrian tipped his head and considered her words. “I was a dick to a lot of people for a long time. No, I didn’t participate in what Parker and Eric had done, but I didn’t do anything to stop it either.” Adrian kissed her forehead. “I also would have never gotten to know you. I like working at the shelter. Everything has worked out the way it should have.”

“You think so?”

Adrian narrowed his eyes. “You don’t?”

Kelsey cuddled closer. “Maybe.”

“I might have to convince you.” Adrian kissed her neck and grazed his lips over to her ear.

Kelsey bent her head to give him more access, but the tow truck pulled up behind them.

“Bad timing.” Adrian stepped away from her and tried not to pull the front of his jeans away from his extremely hard dick.

They watched the man jump down from the flatbed. He walked around Kelsey’s car and checked each tire. “Miss. It looks like someone cut the stem on each of your tires. It’s not cut all the way through, so it’s harder to detect. You’re going to need four new tires.”

“They’re all cut? Could that just happen?” Kelsey knew the answer, but she needed him to tell her.

He shook his head. “Unfortunately, no. Someone vandalized your car. You might want to make a police report. I’ll tow this into the dealer. You can give them a call later.”

Adrian shoved his hands into his pockets. He waited until the car was on the flatbed and on its way before continuing his conversation with Kelsey. “I’m hungry and we were supposed to go to breakfast. Want to head out?” He offered her his hand.

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