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Laura

“Oh, my God,”I whisper, running the tips of my fingers over my lips. I’m leaning against the wall next to the door to the ladies’ room. My skin is tingling allover.

Did I just witness what I thought Idid?

Did I just walk in on Kristian banging the crap out of that barmaid?

Crap.

It shouldn’t affect me. We agreed to be friends and Kristian is certainly free to do whatever he wants, with whomever he wants, and yet…a part of me is slightly disappointed.

I’m also feeling pretty turned on from watching his delectable arse as he took that girl from behind.

I fan my heated cheeks, trying to calmdown.

“Get it together, Laura,” I mutter. On a long breath, I creep out of the shadows blocking me from view and go in search of Trish.

“Are you okay?” she asks me as I return to her on the dance floor. Alex is still with her, and I aim a small smile atthem.

“Actually, I’m not feeling so good,” I mumble and rub my temple. “All those drinks must’ve caught up with me atlast.”

Trish pulls a face as she takes myhand.

“Right, let’s get youhome.”

“I’m sorry.” Ugh, my head. It’s really starting to pound. I offer Alex an apologetic smile. “I’m so sorry for ruining your night.”

“Tsk, don’t worry,” Trish answers instead before she turns a megawatt smile in Alex’s direction. Even in my befuddled state, I can’t help but notice the warmth in his eyes as he grins back ather.

“Do you need me to drive you home?” heasks.

Trish shakes her head. “No need, but thanks. I’ve only had one drink, and it’s been hours. I think we’re good togo.”

I lean into her side and am just about to tell Alex goodbye when I feel a presence at myback.

“Laura? Are youokay?”

Kristian’s concerned voice above my right ear sends shivers through mybody.

“Yep, fit as a fiddle,” I lie through clenched teeth.

“Are yousure?”

My stomach turns just as the words leave his mouth. I sway on my feet as I feel the warmth of his touch on my shoulder, and I put a hand over my mouth.

“Oh, no,” I mumble.

Trish takes one look at me, her eyes widening in understanding, before she hauls me to the ladies’ room.

“Come on, babe, I know that look. As much as I love you, I don’t want you vomiting all over mycar.”

She pushes the door open, and in the blink of an eye, I’m at the nearest toilet, puking my gutsout.

“Laura?” Kristian asks behindme.

I groan while my body shudders.