Page 44 of Finding Hayes
I scratched the back of my neck. It didn’t feel right lying to them. I’d never lied to these guys. River knew the truth, but we’d agreed the fewer people that knew the better.
It’s complicated.
River
Don’t overthink it. Just enjoy it, brother.
Nash
We’re startingrenovations out at the farmhouse tomorrow. I’m relieved to be done working on the steakhouse, which is officially opening this weekend. I have no desire to go there for a very long time.
King
I’m much more invested in the farmhouse for Savvy. Not sure she should be staying out there while we’re renovating the place.
River
I noticed she went home with Hayes that night we were all at Whiskey Falls. I’m guessing that wasn’t the last time she spent the night over there.
Let me know if you need me to drop off some tampons for you later. You must be menstruating.
King
Someone sounds defensive.
Romeo
No shame in saying you like her, brother. I always thought you two were more than friends.
Whatever. I’ve got to get back to the party. And now Savvy wants to throw a party for the firehouse and outdo Kimber’s lame party.
Nash
Holy shit. Hayes is throwing a party?
King
With his girlfriend.
Romeo
I give him six months, and he’s walking down the aisle.
River
I don’t think he’ll wait that long. When you know, you know.
I tucked my phone into my back pocket and looked up to see all the guys huddled around Savannah. They were all laughing, and I just watched her.
My woman.
Fake or real—it didn’t really matter at the moment.
She was here with me, and she felt like mine.
Maybe she’d always felt like mine.
