“I led you to believe that something had gone on between Edge and me. Nothing ever did.”
“He told me.”
“My husband died—”
“He told me that too.”
“I guess you aren’t gonna make this easy on me.”
“Should I?”
She smiled again. “It’s too bad things between us got off on the wrong foot. I like you, Rebel.”
I couldn’t say the same, but I was already being enough of a bitch. “Was there anything else?”
“Edge loves you.”
I put my hand on my stomach and laughed. “Right. Edge loves me. That’s a good one. Edge doesn’t even know me.”
“Well, that’s all I came to say. I hope you’ll give him another chance.”
“Thanks.” I watched her walk out, wishing I had it in me to be as big of a person as she was. When I looked over, Tee-Tee was studying me, maybe thinking the same thing. “Wait,” I hollered after her.
Casper stopped walking and turned toward me.
“Two things. First, I’m really sorry about your husband, and second, thank you for everything you did for me. I guess I pretty much owe you my life.”
She smiled again. “No, you owe your life to Edge.”
She walked out, and I wanted to scream. Yes, I did owe Edge my life. Nice of her to fucking remind me.
“I ne
ed to go for a walk. I’ll be back,” I said to Tee-Tee from where I stood.
She didn’t answer, but I was supposed to be on a break anyway. I made sure the car Casper got in drove away before I stormed out of the dining hall’s front door and walked straight into Edge.
“Hey,” he said, gripping my shoulders. “Where are you off to in such a hurry?”
I wiggled out of his grasp and took a step back. “For a walk.”
“I was just about to go for a ride. Do you have time to join me?”
A ride sounded like the best thing ever. It had been so long since I was on horseback. I couldn’t remember the last time. I looked over at the man standing a few feet away. Edge followed my gaze.
“Hi, Grinder.”
He waved from where he stood. “Hey, Rebel.”
“You two riding together?”
Grinder shook his head. “Actually, I was just headed back to the house.”
He left, and Edge turned back to me. “So, what do you say about the ride?”
“I only have about an hour.”
“We’ll make it a short one, then.”