Loving War (Sterling Shore, #4)

by C.M. Owens

It’s then I realize that I’m not just falling for her. Tria Noles fucking owns me.

“Sorry, Tria. He… wanted to tell you. I asked him not to.” With that, he starts to leave, but not before Tria says, “Because you didn’t want Rain hurt, right?” Dane’s retreat is stalled, and I turn to see his apologetic eyes looking into mine before he answers, “Yeah.”

For what it’s worth, Rain missed out. I would have loved to have been loved by you.”

“Fall apart, Tria. Slap me, punch me, kick me, scream at me until you can’t breathe… Do whatever you want to, but please don’t leave. I swear I’ll put you back together if you’ll let me.”

“Rain, if Dane and you split up right now, where would you be?” Her brow puckers to mimic her frown. “Under the covers,” she groans. “Well, I’m sitting on top of them, so I’m already doing better than you would be. Cut me some slack. I’m not done wallowing.”

He told Maverick that he wasn’t making up with me until he made up with you. Says he’s never letting you think you come second again.”