Page 125 of Tempting Me

For the day only, because working tonight at The Marina is not an option. Not anymore.

I reach the first site of the day, put my truck in park, then my phone beeps with a text.

I pull it out of my pocket as if it zapped me.

Miles

Are you working today?

Luca

I work every day.

Miles

I know. I’m just checking in.

Hudson

What he really wants to ask is, how are you today?

Luca

I’m fine.

Miles

Be serious.

Luca

I am serious.

Miles

And that right there is the problem. You don’t do serious.

Miles has added Ruby to the chat.

Hudson

He’s right. I miss goofy Luca.

Luca

I’m just busy.

Miles

Being sad.

Ruby

Lighten up on him, you two! His heart is hurting.

Miles

What do you know?

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