Page 44 of Freeing the Wild
“Your ass looks just fine.”Fuck me, what is wrong with me?
“Thanks?”She laughs.“Maybe you can make a social media account then, let them all know that.It would counteract the Cassie Spencer’s ass page.”
I look over at her in shock.“There’s no chance that exists.”
She nods.“I wish I could say it didn’t.”
She proceeds to tell me how it showcases her outfits, and some are flattering, some aren’t, but the only thing I can think as we continue the rest of our ride is who the fuck do I contact to get a social media page taken down?
CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR
Cassie
“I think it’s a perfect idea.It inserts you into regular everyday life in a natural way.If you’re comfortable with these women.”
I watch through my computer a few days later as Dr.Payler takes her glasses off and tucks a piece of blonde hair behind her ear.She leans back in her chair and makes a note as I blow out a breath.
“I really want to try.I can’t explain how much being outside is helping.Being with horses again.I haven’t felt this connected to my core self in a long time, and it’s only been a week.”
“I’ll be honest with you, Cassie.You’re looking better than the first day we spoke.And I don’t mean in appearance.”She smiles.“You’re looking grounded.”
“Sometimes,” I say, “I flip-flop.Sometimes I feel like I’m spiraling.It’s a constant struggle.”
Dr.Payler nods with a soft smile.“That’s to be expected.And those are the moments when you need to breathe, to remember where you are and picture that other side.”
I nod.“I’m doing my best.”
“That’s all you can do.And trust your gut.If your gut saysa night out is good, then it probably is.Have fun and remember tolive, Cassie.”
She gives me a few more breathing exercises to practice before our next session and then we say goodbye.When we’re finished, I realize my phone is flooded with texts.
OLIVIA
No pressure, but we do need a stand-in Not Angel.It’s just not right if there isn’t three of us.Smiley Face
I suppose pub nights are no fun when you’re pregnant.
OLIVIA
Nope.Sangria Sundays are off-limits for the next five and a half months for CeCe.
GINGER
Just like Nashby to put a baby in her so he doesn’t have to do any drunken pickups for a while.
We’ve got Cole on board to drive us home and there’s a live band tonight.
A familiar pang of terror runs through me at the mention of live music, even though I’m not the one performing.I take a deep breath and push past my fear.The only way to get to the other side of something hard is to move through it.I remember Haden’s words and breathe deeply again before opening my eyes.
Okay, I can stand in for tonight as long as they’ve got good nachos.
GINGER
Nachos will be mediocre but our company will be worth it.
What about men?Are there any in this town?
GINGER
