Chapter 78

“But it’s not exactly what normal, everyday people next door do.”

Deke crossed his arms over his chest. “Luc and I have neighbors. I doubt they know we share women, but I don’t give a shit if they do.”

“Luc?”

“My cousin. It’s his place. I crash there now that I’ve been discharged. He’s made it all warm and cozy, and is just waiting on the right woman to come play house with us.”

Morgan doubted a deaf woman would have missed the mockery in Deke’s voice. “You don’t think it’s possible to find someone?”

She felt sad for him. The regret in his eyes told her how badly he wanted just that.

“What woman in her right mind wants to live with a temperamental chef and a former drill sergeant? Alone, either of us would drive a woman to drink. Together…” He shrugged. “It works for a night or two. It’s enough.”

Deke was lying. To her. To himself. His wants had cost him a chance at happiness, too.

“And right now, it’s irrelevant.” He busted in on her thought