“And that smart mouth makes me want to shut you up in all kinds of ways.” He blew me a kiss before finishing his beer.
I knew where this conversation was headed, but was I truly ready for this? “Sex I can get anywhere, Kinsey.” And just like that, my happy mood fizzled.
“What’s that frown for?” Sam asked, setting aside his plate and leaning forward in his chair to look me in the eye.
I sighed. “It’s stupid.”
“I doubt it.” He briefly touched my hand. “Try me.”
Could I tell him? I wasn’t sure he’d understand. “I’ve been in love with one man for decades, as you know. I’ve finally decided to move on, and all of a sudden, it’s like the world is saying ‘about time, dumb shit.’ And here you are, and I feel guilty and ten times the fool for letting myself get caught up in Bulldog all these years, like a goddamn lovesick puppy.