Saving 6 (Boys of Tommen, #3)

by Chloe Walsh

“Before you say a word, just know that I didn’t set out to disrespect you in any way, shape, or form.” He sighed heavily. “Joey.” “I know that you’ve been good to me,” I hurried to add. “And this probably feels like the ultimate betrayal, considering you warned me not to go there with her, but I care about your daughter, Tony.” He shook his head. “Joey—” “I do, Tony,” I urged. “I really fucking care about her, okay? This isn’t a fleeting notion, either. We didn’t get together on a whim. I put a hell of a lot of thought into this,” I added, blowing out a breath. “She’s my friend, Tony. My best friend—has been for a long time now. I’m not going to lie to you and say that I didn’t see it coming, but I can truthfully say that I did everything I could to stop it from happening—” “Joey!” Tony barked, and I quickly clamped my mouth shut. “I only have two questions for you.” Oh Jesus. “And take your time answering them,” he added. “Because I only want the truth, lad.” I nodded. “Okay.” “First.” He eyed me carefully and asked, “Do you love my daughter?” Heart thumping violently in my chest, I felt myself nod. “Entirely.” And then I heard myself say, “For about five years now.” Well, shit… “Second,” he said slowly. “Do you see a future with her?” “No,” I replied, hating my admission but needing to give him the truth, because if anyone deserved my honesty it was this man. “I don’t see a future for us, but that’s not because I don’t want one with her. It’s because I don’t see a future...