My mind is made, and I know what I have to do. After finding the right words, I send a text to Cooper, lock my phone, and then go to bed. I don’t wait for his response because I already know what he’s going to say. Tomorrow is a new day, a new beginning, and I know I made the right decision.

There’s no going back now.

Chapter Fifteen

MAIZE

Rowan shows up carrying a bottle of tequila, and it makes me smile wide. She knows exactly what a girl with a broken heart needs, and it usually starts and ends with Patrón. In her other hand is a bag of limes, salt, and shot glasses.

“The traveling bartender. I love it!” I exclaim, helping her with the items. I move some things from the top of my dresser and set everything down. A minute later, Kenzie bursts through the door with cookies, popcorn, and a giant ass bowl of M&M’s. Elle’s trailing behind her, and she looks exhausted.

“This should do the trick,” Kenzie tells me.

Elle nods. “Booze, snacks, and reality TV. You literally can’t be upset after all that.”

“I hope you’re right,” I say, sucking in a deep breath as Rowan pours the shots.

Elle kicks off her shoes and sits on the bed, and Kenzie follows her.

“So, catch me up.” Elle waves her hand. “I need to know all the details of what happened, considering we’re having a drinking party over a man.”

I let out a huff and roll my head on my neck. I’ve been cautious to keep everything to myself—except for Kenzie, but she’d never spill my secrets. I’m grateful I had someone to talk to. Otherwise, I might’ve driven myself crazy over the past year while dealing with Gavin’s shenanigans.

“You’re stalling,” Elle sing-songs and Rowan snickers, then turns around and hands us the tequila. She goes back to the makeshift bar as we shoot it down, then takes our glasses.

“Just needed a little liquid courage first,” I admit, then start from the beginning. I tell them about the one-night stand and how it was the best sex of my life, how we kissed, the stolen glances, and unspoken words we’ve exchanged over the past few months. Then I go into detail about the rodeo and how elated I was to spend time with him.

“So what’s the problem?” Rowan asks.