Free Alluring Seduction (Bayou Stix) by Skye Turner

might have been starting something, but I guess I was wrong. Big surprise, Blue. You’ve never been smart with men, so big fucking surprise. And you KNEW you had feelings for him, so shame on you. You idiot. Shame on you.
    When he walked out, I gasped as pain shot through me and my knees gave out. Thank God this floor is carpeted. Once I can gather the strength, I roll to my knees, then to my feet, and get up. I head to the closet. Luckily, living out of a suitcase is something I’m used to, so I only have a few things to throw in. After cleaning out the bathroom, I take a look around, and call Lexi.
    Twenty minutes later, I’m waiting for her in the hotel coffee shop. She walks in with Bradi. They both sit down and just look at me. Bradi is the one to break the silence.
    “So, how was it?”
    I look up at her and smirk. I want to scream, but I have to play it cool. “It was great. He’s a fantastic lover.”
    Lexi gives me a strange look and looks at Bradi. They have some kind of silent conversation. “I bet he is. So, what now? What’s next for you two?”
    I can’t help it, I laugh. “What now? Nothing.” I am cracking up. I’m losing my mind. “We had sex. It’s out of our system and now nothing. It’s a done deal.”
    They look at each other again. Bradi looks at me like I’m crazy. “You fucked and now it’s nothing? That’s such bullshit. What happened?”
    Lexi reaches for my hand, but I jerk it back as she says, “Blue, did something happen? Talk to us.”
    I laugh again. Only I can tell it’s bordering on hysteria. “No, we fucked. More than once. It was great. And now I’m going home and he’s going home and it’s over with. Nothing happened. Nothing to talk about. Something has come up and I need to head out. My flight leaves in three hours, so I just wanted to see you before I left.”
    “Are you sure you’re ok, Blue?” Lexi looks really concerned and Bradi is not buying it either. I need to get going before I crack.
    I stand up and hug them both. I really do like these ladies, but I need to get home. To Los Angeles. Where my life is and where everything is comfortable. “I’m fine.” I smile. “Bradi, call me in a few days. We have a party to discuss. And Lex, we’ll talk soon too. We have the wedding in a bit. But, I need to get going; something urgent has come up. I’ll see you later. Enjoy the concert tonight.”
    They look concerned, but let me go. I stop by my room and grab my bags and head to the airport. I’ll be home sweet home in a short four hours and I can put this entire tour behind me. Besides, I need to get everything straight back home and make sure my job has no “permanent issues”.

Chapter Ten
    Jessie

    D ammit. I shouldn’t have walked out like that, again. Blue just makes me so fucking mad. She pushes my buttons like no one else. She looked shocked by my outburst. And then I said those awful things because I wanted to hurt her. I am the asshole she says I am. Shit! She makes me crazy! Dammit! I’ll make it up to her tonight after the concert.
    Walking into the arena, I’m the last one there. The guys are all staring at me. “What? Why are you fuckers staring at me?”
    Jude smirks and says, “No reason. Good night, man? You ready to knock this out of the park?”
    I shrug. I’m not discussing Blue with him in front of everyone else. “Yup. Let’s do this.”
    We go through the set and we sound great. It’s the last concert of this tour and we’re all ready to get home for some downtime. I just don’t know how I’m spending my break. I hope to be spending it with Blue, which is nuts, because I’ve never wanted that before.
    We’re all getting ready to get into our mindsets before we head back here in two hours. Liam bumps my arm. “Want to grab a bite before you shower?”
    I shake my head no. I have some apologizing to do and I’m not looking forward to it. I’m not used to feeling unsettled around women and I don’t like it. “Nah. I