The Disappointment

Inside the clinic, there are no patients and I use the quiet moment to close my eyes and drag a big gulp of air into my lungs.

"Rough morning?"

My eyes shoot open and I watch Mason as he saunters up the hall, brushing his palm down the front of his fitted navy suit.

"Something like that," I reply.

I push off the door and stalk to my desk to start up the computers. My limbs tremor with rage and disappointment. Rage because Blade has the audacity to grovel when I'm trapped inside his car, and disappointment because...well...maybe Seth did kiss another woman last night. Stuffing his hands into the pockets of his slacks, Mason watches me bang around the reception area, steam billowing from my ears, probably.

"You wanna talk about it?"

I shake my head. "Nope."

"I'm here if you do."

He returns to his office. I listen for the door to close before I place my head in my hands. I hate I'm being like this after Mason graciously gave me time off to get it together. I've been great. Before this mor