Fuck it all.

“No problem, Country, I’ll be there in ten.”

“Thanks, and tell Gun sorry for draggin’ you away from him.”

Chuckling, I said, “Will do.” I ended the call and told Kylo, “Country’s sorry for takin’ me away from you, but I gotta head into Polished to take his shift. He’s got somethin’ on.”

“I’ll come with you,” he said, climbing off the bed.

Standing, I grabbed his arm and pulled him into me. “Stay. Rest. You’ll be bored shitless if you did come.”

“Or I could give you head under the desk?” he offered with a cheeky grin.

Laughing, I shook my head. “Another time.” I kissed his nose, which he screwed up. “No use both of us bein’ tired. Get some sleep. You’ll need energy when I get home.”

“You’d better be worked up and ready to rock then.”

“Oh, I fuckin’ will be, knowin’ you’re here in our bed waitin’ for me.”

His hand cupped the back of my neck and he drew me in for a heavy and hot kiss that left me breathless and wanting more.

When he stepped away and dove on the bed again, I pointed at my junk and said, “See what you fuckin’ do with one kiss?”

He chuckled and grabbed his own erection. “Know the feelin’.” He sobered and ordered, “Be safe.”

Bending, I gave him a quick kiss. “Always.” I quickly got dressed and out of there before Kylo’s magic had me saying, “Screw it all,” and jumping back in bed with him like I wanted to.

By the time I got to Polished, I was freezing my ass off. The fucking heater in the Jeep decided to kick the bucket on one of the coldest nights. I pulled my jacket around me more as I made my way into Polished. I couldn’t help but feel unsettled. I really didn’t want to be here and wished I was back with Kylo. I knew I was damn lovesick, but usually I could handle a few hours away from the guy. Tonight was different, and I didn’t understand it.

Me: You good there?

Kylo: Yep, you made it all right?

Me: Yeah, except for the heater in the Jeep taking a hike.

Kylo: I’ll take a look at it tomorrow.

Me: Thanks, now rest up, lover.

Kylo: Already looking forward to seeing you.

Me: Same.

Placing my phone on my desk, I sat when a knock came to the door. “Enter,” I called.

West stepped in. “Hey, ah, I thought Country was on tonight?”

“He had to step out. What’s up?”

He glanced around everywhere but at me, then cleared his throat and said to the floor, “Right… ah, my regular, Mr. Hail?” I hummed under my breath, so he knew he had my attention since he wasn’t looking at me still. “Well, is there any chance I could be switched out with someone else?”

Since I had to pretend Kylo hadn’t said anything, I had to ask, “Has he done somethin’?”