Chapter 104

“You had me stay to spout bullshit like that? If that’s how this is going, I may as well leave.”

“I had you stay because I’m trying really hard to be that guy I promised a few minutes ago I could be.”

“And…?”

“And…if it was anything except this, I think I could just let it go.” I took a breath. “It’s late. I’m fucking exhausted.” I headed for the bed again. “Unplug the wax thing.”

“We’re done?”

“For now. I’m going to sleep.”

“Where am I going?”

I didn’t answer until I was under the covers. “That’s up to you. The side next to the wall if you’re staying.”

“Huh?”