Chapter 40

I had told both of them about my run-in with Noah while we’d waited for the reading to begin. “I’ll be fine. I just hadn’t seen that coming. Should have expected it, though. Noah always thought of himself first, above all else.”

“I’d punch him out right now if he were here,” Sonny said, flexing his muscles.

I kissed his cheek. “Thank you, but I can handle it. Why don’t you take Bruce dancing? I’m heading home.” I didn’t want to get in the way of Sonny’s plans to propose to his boyfriend. I was sure to hear all about it on Monday morning.

“Definitely. Why don’t you come with us? It’s way too early to call it a night, even for you.” It was kind of him to offer, but I didn’t want to be a third wheel.

“Nah, it’s okay. I’ll just watch something on TV or read or whatever. I’m not in the mood for much else, really.”

Sonny cupped my cheek. “Don’t let any of this get you down, hon. It will all work out. You’ll see.”

“Thanks,” I replied.