Chapter 13

BRUCE

Mateo and the twins had left to play a game of pool at the bar. They were all competitive, and I knew they would be trash-talking each other and drinking beer while they played. I had been invited to join them, but I had declined, preferring to stay alone with my thoughts.

I took another sip of my drink, as I felt the burn in my throat. It's been a rough day, and the alcohol was the only thing that seemed to numb the pain and keep my mind off Charlotta.

“What's up, party boy?" I turned to look at the speaker, she was a hot brunette, she had red painted lips with a seductive voice and sultry eyes. She was wearing a figure-hugging dress made from sheer black silk that revealed every curve of her body and a tantalizing view of her boobs.

"Hi," was the only thing I could say to her.

“Mind if I share a table with you?" She bit her bottom lips. I cursed slowly, staving off my gaze immediately and my thoughts started going erratic. She was directly in my line of vision and my gaze lin