Chapter 174

Rocco rolled his eyes, thinking it was a lame excuse and he told the man exactly that when he decided to be brave. He wanted this for them. For Dee. Both had talked and agreed to keep things with Rockford, up until the guy decided to ghost them.

"Don't give me the eyes," Rockford warned, making Rocco sigh dreamily at the man.

"Well, don't give us the classic excuse then." Rocco finished his drink and put his bottle aside. He was ready to check on Dee when Rockford abruptly moved forward and caged him against the kitchen counter. Rocco gasped at his sudden change of disposition had him surprised when Rockford leaned closer, invading his space. Rocco felt his warm breath and his cologne, all making his heart beat faster and his brain stops functioning.

"I'm not. I'm telling you the truth."

"And what is the truth?" Rocco was challenged a moment later when he managed to work his brain.

"That I can't be involved. I'm..."

"Right, gotcha," Rocco was abou