Close to You

“You’re the one who calms me.”

Jesus. She’d felt safe with me, and I ripped that out from under her. I’m so fucking lucky that she took me back.

I scowl at the stupid man comment, glaring at the phone. “Hey! I’m not stupid.”

Addie sighs and Cami goes quiet.

“I’m on speaker?” she demands.

“Hi, Cami,” I say with a grin. “I think you’re sweet too.”

“You’re alive,” Max says when he answers. “I thought maybe she took you out somewhere and offed you.”

“Not yet,” I reply. “We’re good, man.”