“Julie? What’s fallacious?”

I jumped, masking a grimace. “Oh, nothing. I’m high quality. Thanks once more for bringing me house. I’m sorry I fell asleep. It’s been an extended week, and–”

He stepped nearer, wrapping his arms round me. He was heat and I couldn’t assist leaning into him to soak it up. He’d be gone earlier than lengthy and I’d keep chilly till I used to be again at work the next morning.

“I might not be pretty much as good as Bennett at studying individuals, however I can inform when one thing’s fallacious, Julie. You look upset.”

Burying my face in opposition to his chest in a pathetic bid to cover from him, I whimpered when he drew me away with a delicate grip on my arms. I lowered my gaze, embarrassed. I didn’t need to chase him away like I chased away Alan.

“Julie…” he cajoled softly.

Biting my lip, I fought again a wave of tears. “It’s nothing, I promise. I simply… I hate sleeping alone and I do know the fellows have been busy, we’ve all been busy, and I perceive which means issues can’t at all times go easily. It’s silly, actually, and I slept alone so much once I was with Alan, however the guys began staying over on their nights and on nights collectively, and I assumed it was good, and now they’ve been leaving afterwards and I miss it and I–”

Pulling me again in opposition to his chest, Grayson shushed me softly. I couldn’t assist the tears that slipped out. I held my breath, ready for him to berate me, to remind me that he had work and couldn’t coddle me on a regular basis.

“I’m sorry. It’s been a very long time since I used to be in a relationship, and I understand now I’ve been neglecting your wants. As for the opposite two, I’m fairly certain they’re avoiding one another, not you. It’s not truthful to take it out on you, although, and I’ll communicate to them to verify they perceive that.”

Shaking my head made my face rub in opposition to his chest. “No, it’s not your fault. I perceive you’re busy. I shouldn’t be so demanding of your time. Perhaps it’s hormones or one thing. Not that you just wanted to know that. Simply ignore me.”

He chuckled, cuddling me nearer. “You ramble whenever you’re nervous. Luka does that too. Although, he’s much less gracious about it. He often throws in a couple of insults to take the eye off of what he’s really making an attempt to say.” Greedy my chin, he tipped my resist his. “You’re not demanding by stating your wants, Julie. You might be simply as a lot a part of this relationship as the remainder of us, and also you should be taken care of. And I wouldn’t name it a hardship to sleep beside you. Would you favor to remain right here or would you want to remain at my place?”

“R-Actually? Identical to that?”

His thumb stroked alongside my chin, soothing my frayed nerves. “So long as you stay open and trustworthy with me, I’ll do my finest to verify all of your wants are met. I’m certain the others would say the identical factor. If you happen to don’t like sleeping alone, then I’d like to remain. If you happen to’ll have me.”

I nodded shortly earlier than blinking. “Oh, um… Perhaps your home is best. Bennett mentioned my mattress is just too small.”

He chuckled. “Contemplating his measurement, I believe most beds are too small for him.”

True. Bennett was larger than each Grayson and Luka, however I at all times felt unhealthy when his ft hung over the sting of my mattress. I’d instructed a couple of occasions having his night time be at his place, however he at all times appeared reluctant. I obtained the sensation it was as a result of he didn’t need me to run into Alan, and I appreciated it greater than I’d admit out loud. I should not have been avoiding him, however I wasn’t certain what to say. He wasn’t ever type after we bumped into one another. It felt simpler simply to remain hidden.

“Let you know what. Let’s take a look, see if it’s Bennett’s factor or an precise downside. If it’s too small, we’ll pack you a bag and you may come stick with me. Okay?”

Nodding, I set free a breath, main Grayson farther into my little residence. I’d had the fellows right here greater than as soon as now, however I felt a little bit awkward with Grayson. We hadn’t spent a lot time outdoors of labor alone collectively. After we stopped inside my room, I chewed on my lip, frowning. It by no means felt this awkward with Bennett or Luka.

Grayson stepped round me, transferring to take a seat on the sting of the mattress. “He has some extent. I believe all three of us have king-size beds. However I wouldn’t be against staying right here if it makes you extra comfy.” He gave his consideration again to me and frowned, tipping his head. “Except you’ve modified your thoughts.”

I shook my head shortly. “N-No, I simply–”

“Julie, come right here.”

His tone was agency and commanding and I stepped ahead mechanically, stopping once I stood between his parted legs. He snaked a hand round my waist, pulling me into his lap, and rested a hand on my neck.

“Inform me what’s bothering you.”

The maintain was unfastened, mild, nevertheless it nonetheless made me shiver. I appeared up at him helplessly.

“I don’t…” His eyes narrowed, and I swallowed my reply. He’d requested me to be trustworthy with him. Pushing previous the nerves, I pressured the phrases from my throat. “I really feel awkward. I don’t know what I’m imagined to be doing proper now.”

It didn’t really feel like this with the opposite two. Like I used to be ready for instructions. I needed Grayson to remain greater than something, however I didn’t know find out how to make this simpler.

“Good woman,” he murmured, rubbing his thumb alongside my backside lip. My complete physique shuddered at his reward and the nook of his mouth ticked up. “Did you need me to inform you what to do?”

His silky voice wrapped round me like a spell, holding me captive in his gaze. I might solely nod, fidgeting when his smile turned indulgent. He leaned nearer, urgent his lips firmly in opposition to mine, however he didn’t deepen it. He pulled away, jerking his chin.

“We’ll keep right here tonight. Let’s go to the kitchen. We will make some dinner and calm down earlier than mattress.”

All my breath got here out of me in a rush. With the way in which he’d been speaking, I assumed perhaps we’d be staying in mattress, however Grayson solely patted my hip earlier than serving to me to my ft. Disappointment settled in my abdomen as I adopted him out of the room. I reached for the takeout menus, pausing when Grayson moved towards the fridge as a substitute.

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