CHAPTER 8

“I don’t think anyone intends to break hearts.” He paused. “Well, Sed, maybe. I’d just like a few minutes with something a little more permanent than a fucking tour bus, you know?”

“I understand, but—”

“Even if I’m just pretending.”

“Brian, if I’m not careful, the person who is going to get their heart broken is me.”

“We could always try to make something out of this.”

“It’s just not pos—” He covered her mouth with one hand.

“Okay, don’t say it. Just let me pretend then.” He kissed her temple and moved his hand from her mouth to her breast. “I’ll get really drunk tomorrow to try to forget you.”

“Brian.”

“I’m kidding. If you want no strings, no strings you’ll get.”

She didn’t know if she believed him, but she felt a measure of relief. Her career was complicated enough. She didn’t have time for a serious relationship. Especially a long distance one that had no chance of success. And after

Jeremy… She forced thoughts of her ex-husband out of her mind.

Brian lifted her from her comfortabl