Chapter 163

We meet in Drake’s office, which we have declared Switzerland. Amber and I sit across from each other, with my brother sitting across from Amelia while she takes notes. We haven’t spoken to each other since the night Amber kicked me out of her house. I have been on the verge of calling her so many times, but I’ve held back. She had every right to ask me to leave. As she pointed out, I was never invited in the first place. I understand why she wants to keep her distance—I fucked up big time. Just as we were starting to find our way back to each other, I hurt her badly. But I have feelings too, and it sucked to go to her house, have that mind-blowing sex with her, and then be unceremoniously booted out the door. I don’t know what I expected. That I’d seduce her and she’d forgive me? If only it were that simple. We both need time. This is not a game I need to win—this is about the rest of our lives. It’s about honestly looking at our relationship and acknowledging the damage we’ve done. T