Free Love Unexpected (Navy Love Series Book 2) by JC Santo

found someone to go home with, but we ended up at my apartment together tossing back beers and wallowing in our own private pity sessions. Neither of us questioned what was going on with the other. It’s just something he and I have adapted to in our friendship. We both are very private guys, J.C. knows if I need or want to talk, I’ll come to him. And I’m aware that he’s the same way.
    That being said, I'll see what I can get out of him tonight regarding the situation with Jo, but my main goal is to just relieve some stress and hang out with my bro. I contemplated calling Hunter and some of the other guys, but I'm sure they're pissed at me. I can't say I blame them, either. I know when Tegan went inside they, especially Hunter and Marshall, wanted to know what was said, and I don't expect her to cover for me. Not after the way I behaved today.
    I saw the tears welled up in her eyes when she walked away; it took some guts for her to say what she said to me. She usually avoids confrontation, so I’m proud of her for voicing her opinion. I just wish it hadn’t been directed at me.
    Not ten minutes after arriving, J.C. is on the dance floor with some random skank and I’m stuck dealing with her friend who can’t catch a clue.
    Seriously, not one fucking clue. When I pulled out my phone to ignore her, the dumbass thought that was in invitation to scoot closer, and now has somehow worked her way onto my lap.
    Just fucking shoot me.
    This is not what I needed tonight. Now I’m going to have to be a dick again today, I’m gonna have to tell this broad to take a hike so I can relax.
    Out of the corner of my eye, I see that J.C. and dumb broad’s friend are still on the dance floor. My eyes make a sweep of the room, hoping I can find someone I know to use as a means to get away from this chick. I’ve all but given up hope when my eyes fall on the last person on Earth who’d be willing to help me.
    Tegan Daniels.
    Karma is such a fucking bitch.
     

 
    Tegan
     
    After I stormed away from Reed’s arrogant ass, I actually ended up enjoying the baby shower and hung out for a little while afterwards.
    We played games and everyone tried convincing Hunter and Tess to announce the sex of the babies, but they’re remaining tight lipped until they’re born.
    I was right, no more apologies were exchanged between my sister and me. Saying sorry isn’t something Tessa does well. She’s a true, stubborn, southern woman; her pride is always present. By the halfway point of the party, we were back to our typical behavior.
    We did, however, discuss things that were left unsaid from Jo’s apartment the other day.
    While Tessa wasn’t super happy with me reaffirming to her that I am capable of handling my personal affairs without her, she did finally seem to become conscious of the fact that I am grown, not the child like she’s treated me as. I understand where her concern stems from. It’s just as Jo said before—she’s terrified Reed will break my heart. It wasn’t easy to lie and keep her from knowing that it’s too late to stop something that’s already happened.
    I managed to avoid Reed for the rest of the day. According to Jo, he never came inside after I stormed away from him. I’m assuming he left, and J.C. and Marsh probably had a hand in that.
    I wasn’t home long when my phone chimed with a text from Ashley inviting me over to her apartment for drinks with her and Grace. Even though the day turned out better than I had expected, a girls’ night out is a great way to relieve some of the stress I’m still carrying around.
    Even though my sister and I are back on good terms, I’m still not ready to forgive Reed. My head feels like it’s constantly spinning from all of the chaos inside it. A drink, or a few, are much needed at this point.
    Being around the girls from work is like removing a heavy weight from around my neck. I’m not nearly as worried as how they’ll react if my tryst with Reed is ever