Chapter 56

I get up to follow, annoyed that for once he doesn’t pull my chair out or help me with my coat, he just throws money on the table and turns to leave. My temper flares at this complete lack of manners. He normally has impeccable manners and I look around at other diners, to see if anyone notices how blatantly rude he is being. I sigh with relief at the lack of eyes aimed our way and follow him with my bag and coat at speed, to catch up, trying to push down my annoyance and not look rushed.

“Where to now?” I press, as I come level with him and crunch my hands into fists when I see him scrolling his cell again, looking at his call list. The knot of anger and upset deep down, moving up my chest like burning hot coals, and for the first time I want to shake him. I can’t stand this anymore. I bite my tongue and keep my mouth shut, almost hurting my teeth with the effort and clenching.

“Home for you… I’m meeting Nate for a late-night training session.” He doesn’t look my way, d