Brightly Burning Bridges: A Bully Romance (Kings of Capital)
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Against his better judgment, Carter found himself asking, “Are you free tomorrow?”
Lex looked up at the stars and considered her answer. Tonight had been amazing and while she would have loved to experience everything Carter had to offer, she did not want to complicate her life right now. Carter seemed like he was a known figure in the area too. It would be better if they just kept things to tonight.
“Sorry, no,” she said, trying not to sound dismissive.
Carter was a little shocked at her answer but understood it. He absolutely did not want to be getting involved with a woman right now anyways with everything he had going on in his life. Maybe their paths would cross again some time later and they could finish what they started then.
The two laid in easy silence, just staring up at the bright stars in the sky. When a cloud passed overhead, blocking their view, Carter turned his head. “Can I drop you back at your place?” he asked. Lex turned and met his gaze with a smile and a nod.
Carter got up from the table first. Picking his shirt up from the other side he threw it over his head as Lex watched with sadness as his body was covered up. He gave her a knowing smirk before holding his hand out. She took it and he pulled, lifting her from the table to standing.
Lex gave one final look back at the picnic area before following the man through the tree line to the car. The ride back was quiet, but not in an uncomfortable way.
When they finally reached their destination, Carter put the car in park and turned to consider the woman next to him. He didn’t say anything. Instead, his hand came around the back of her neck as he gently guided her towards his lips for one last kiss.
The contact was gentle, as almost if to say thank you for the evening and it left Lex weak-kneed. Getting out of the car, she closed the door gently before leaning over the side. “Thanks, Carter. I had fun,” she said with a smile.
In what she knew was a rare sight, his lips lifted slightly at her words before responding, “I’m glad. Goodnight, Lex.”
“Night,” she replied back before turning to head towards the side entrance to the house. There was no further discussion of seeing each other again and no offer to exchange numbers. Both of them knew what the evening was and both of them were fine with it. She didn’t look back as he pulled out of the driveway.
As Lex opened the door to her room, she heard the roar of his engine as he sped off into the night. Pulling her clothes off, she all but passed out on the bed, feeling content and no longer nervous about her first day tomorrow.
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