Chapter 24: Violet

I bump open the door with my hip and heft my bags into the suite. I can't deny the sharp shafts of relief that pump through me. Distance and perspective are exactly what's needed right now.

With a quick glance around, I catch sight of Mia sitting on the couch in the living area we share.

When she remains silent, lost in her own thoughts, I call out, "Hello!"

Her head swivels toward me before a ghost of a smile curves her lips. "Hey, girl. Thanks again for clearing out for the past couple of days, I really appreciate it. I hope everything was cool with Sam."

Yeah...we're not going to discuss that situation at the moment.

Or possibly ever.

"It was fine. How did your visit with Carter go? Did you guys have a good time?" Before she can answer, I throw up a hand. "If you're going to tell me that you two never left the room and it was just one long marathon of sexy times, I'd rather not hear the gory details, thank you very much."

The forced smile stays glued to her lips.