Chapter 11 - Early night

It was pretty quiet at the pub tonight. I leaned against the bar counter and swirled my finger over the surface when Kat walked through the front doors. It was only her and Nate. Dominic wasn’t with them.

Why do I miss him? Ugh. Get a grip on yourself, Liv!

My roommate waved her hand at me, and Nate tipped his head in my direction.

When they settled in their usual booth, I took out some glasses to polish and pretended to be busy.

I had grown accustomed to having Dominic sitting in the corner with a dark, brooding look, overseeing every small action I made from a distance. I had thought it weird initially, but ever since I slept with him, I found it sexy—like he was letting everyone know they were in his territory or something like that. It was incredibly Alpha male of him, but I secretly loved his attention.

I also envied his confidence, which I lacked. I acted like I had plenty, but deep down, my shattered soul barely held on with duct tape.

“No Playboy tonight? That’s going to be a r