Hopeless (Chestnut Springs, #5)

by Elsie Silver

I want to answer her question with the same kind of fervor and surety, but the only thing I can think is, “I want to be yours for real.”

Jasper: Have you considered Harvey? His advice is always the most entertaining.

Jasper shrugs, offering me a knowing wink. “Yeah. Makes her happy. It’s our thing. I’ll sit around and drink watery Buddyz Best with Sloane for the rest of my damn life if it makes her happy.” I swallow and blink away. Fuck. That’s really cute.

“I’m done pretending to be head over heels in love with you because I’m legitimately head over heels in love with you. And acting like I’m not tears me up.”

“No, sugar. When it comes to you, I’m downright hopeless.”

“So … this isn’t just Bailey’s house. It’s mine too. I’m moving here and starting a new job with the fire department.” I glance over at Cade. “Sorry, man, this is my two weeks’ notice.” He just grunts. “That’s fine. You’re the worst employee I’ve ever had.”