Chapter 26

Evelyn POV

After we briefed the team on the plan for Ricci, I walked outside and let the brisk air cool my skin. Now that I was back home, I had to deal with the harsh reality that I needed to figure out what I was doing with Aaron.

Technically Kade was a job. This wasn’t real. I didn’t need to choose.

“Keep telling yourself that,” a stupid little voice in the back of my head kept whispering.

I somehow got home without having to talk to Aaron. As I opened the door to my apartment, a very angry Alfredo glared at me, meowed, and turned around fluffing his tail to show he was mad.

I rolled my eyes. I never realized how much sass a cat could have until I got Mr. Grumpy-McGee.

Leaving my bags near the front door, I plopped myself on the couch and covered myself with a throw blanket. Alfredo jumped on the couch and couldn’t resist the power of the fluffy blanket. He laid down on my chest and began to purr as I ran my fingers through his fur.

“See you can’t stay mad at me.” I kissed his h