Chapter 17: Mia

Realizing that I've been left to my own devices, I tip my nearly full glass to my lips and take a swig. Then I pull out my phone from my pocket and fire off a quick text before stuffing it back where I found it. With a huff, I spin on my heels and promptly slam into a wall of muscle.

When I stumble back, strong fingers wrap around my upper arms to anchor me in place. I don't have to look up to realize who I've crashed into. The way his fingers burn my flesh is answer enough. A zip of adrenaline shoots through me when my gaze locks on familiar green eyes.

As soon as the attraction flares to life inside me, I stomp it out. You would think the way he dumped me after we had sex would be enough to kill any tender feelings I'd once held for him, but apparently, that's not the case.

"I didn't expect to see you here." There's a pause as he searches my eyes in the darkness. "It's been a while."

Fifteen months to be correct, but who's counting?

I step away so he has no choice but to rele