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“What about your wife, Jamison? I’m sure you told Quinn lots of lies about how you love her and not your wife,” Charlotte states.

“I’ve never loved my wife, and I do love Quinn, and if you knew the whole story, you would know that,” Jamison replies.

“You’re so full of shit,” Charlotte yells.

“Charlotte, you don’t know the truth,” Xander says.

“The truth? The truth is he’s married. Stop sticking up for him.”

“Why are you even here? You should go home to your wife,” Piper blasts Jamison.

“Stop! Everyone just stop!” I yell through my tears.

Jamison steps forward and pulls me close.

In a moment of weakness, I sink into his arms then realize what is happening. “Don’t. Nothing has changed.” I push him away as a river of tears flow down my face, and my heart breaks all over again.

Piper grabs my arm, and Charlotte grabs the other.

“The three of you can find another way home,” Piper tells them and pulls me into her as she and Charlotte lead me to the car where Noah’s driver is waiting.

2

Quinn

Eight Months Earlier

I’ve never beengood at keeping my emotions in check. I try to put on a good face and smile, but seeing Charlotte lying in a hospital bed, heavily medicated, with her foot in traction, on medication, add in my upset about Xander… I’m about to cry, and I don’t want to in front of her. “I’m going to step out now. You get some rest, and I’ll be back.”

As soon as I get through the door, my tears fall down my cheeks. I’m almost to the elevator when he stops me.

“Quinn, wait up.”

I wipe my face and turn.

“Are you okay?” Jamison asks.

I nod, but more tears fall.

He pulls me into his arms. “Everything will be okay. She’s going to recover.”

“I know,” I sob.

“Shh.” He strokes my hair.

I sink against his muscular pecs, and he tightens his arms around me. My heart beats faster from a mix of my emotions over Charlotte and the attraction I can’t help but feel toward him.

One of my best friends is hurt, and I have wet panties. I’m seriously a horrible person.

I only met this man today, but the attraction started before I even met him.

Months ago, I had seen his picture and then saw him on Facetime in nothing but a Speedo when he was auctioned off for a charity date night. Piper was at the event in New York with Noah. Charlotte, Vivian, and I watched through the phone. Charlotte even bid on Xander.

Yep, I had admired him from afar. What wasn’t to love? His chiseled face, green eyes, and dark wavy hair took my breath away. The muscles that bulged under his bronzed skin created one dirty scenario after another in my fantasies.

Jamison should be the new name for my B.O.B. Although I’m sure the motor is going to wear out soon since I haven’t had any action in almost a year.

I assumed he would be a cocky asshole. Weren’t all guys who had this much going on? Plus, he was friends with Noah, Xander, and Chase, who all had the cocky swagger. Granted, I only met Chase today, but I had assumed it from his picture, and being in his presence only confirms it.

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