Page 78 of For Your Consideration

Fuck no.

There was no way I was letting that happen.

I’d come to a realization since admitting to Knight and Quinn that I had feelings for her. They weren’t going anywhere; they were only getting more intense. I would stay in the friend zone as long as she needed but no one was taking them from me.

When Sutton had called me and I heard her voice, I instantly knew something was wrong. I’d run out of my meeting and broken every speed limit on my way to her office. I’d kept a lid on my anger, focusing instead on being what she needed.

Cool and collected.

While she was with me, focusing on her was easy. I made sure she was fed and had a safe place to land and a shoulder to cry on when she needed it.

But when I’d returned to my apartment, which I hadn’t done anything with yet because it was closer to her, I couldn’t settle. I’d spent a good chunk of the night poring over the internet for more information on Maya.

There were many articles about her, some describing her as a pitbull, as she’d said. But overall she looked to have an excellent track record and the law firm she worked for had a solid reputation. It eased my mind for the night. Jaxson would have no doubt been able to tell me all this, but I’d needed to do something.

After that I’d gone to the gym and beat on the heavy bag for an hour, then headed straight to the office just after five. If I could use this anxious energy for anything, it would be to get some work done.

Me

Morning sweetheart.

I’d sent Sutton that text when I’d sat down and as I got up to grab another coffee just before seven, she replied.

Sutton

Morning

Me

Did you sleep?

Sutton

Yep!

Me

So that means no.

Sutton

Don’t worry about me. Quinn said she has a big coffee with my name on it.

I’d had coffee delivered to the office for her and Quinn, so I knew that was taken care of.

Me

Can I drive you to work?

Sutton

No need Ash. I’m good, promise.

Iris has Sophie under control today and then we’re having dinner tonight.

I’ll call you later!

I let out a sigh and scratched my head. I’d intended to try and convince her to come over tonight. Guess there goes that plan.