47 Chapter 47

“I’m not paying my fair share in all of this,” he said, pacing the living room when they’d returned to his house after their buying spree. “It’s not fair to you. I know, you say you can afford it, and I’m sure you can, but damn it, Jax, quit telling me not to worry. I’m beginning to feel like a leech.” He stopped pacing, turning to look squarely at Jax. “Or a kept man.”

“Get that idea out of your head rightnow,” Jax retorted. “You’re helping to pay for everything and you know it. Yeah, maybe I’m putting in more money than you. So damned what? I’m okay with it. I love you. I love what we have together. I think you do, too. Please, please, don’t let money become an issue that could tear us apart.”

Noel nodded. “I didn’t mean it, about being a kept man. Not really.” He sighed. “I should have kept my mouth shut.”