That memory was one that had played over in her head too many times. That memory broke her heart and boiled her blood at the same time. She stared at Tyler’s face and imagined slapping him. Sadie wished she had the guts to do it. God, she hated him.
Sadie pushed him away and snarled, “How’s Brandi?”
He backed up and at least he had the decency to look apologetic. Brandi, aka beach blonde moaner from their anniversary, began telling everyone that Tyler was her new man shortly after the break-up. Sadie had seen her around since that night six months ago. She tried not to but she caught herself comparing herself to Brandi. What did she have that Sadie didn’t? Why her? She even asked Tyler but he gave no good answer. He said he had a moment of weakness. He was in the bar and she came onto him. They started drinking, and before they even left the parking lot she had gotten down on her knees and was giving him a blowjob. Yes, the jerk told her that. He promised her it wouldn’t happen again. He swore he loved her. He even talked about marrying her.
Sadie Wallace was many things, and naïve might be one of them, but stupid was not. She ended things with Tyler immediately. He tried to win her back but after a week he gave up. One week was what Sadie was worth to him.
He stumbled back to the couch and sat. Sadie was briefly aware of headlights flashing through the windows as they continued their staring match. Seconds went by and she was jolted out of her stare by the sound of car doors slamming. He won by default, she thought as she blinked. He frustrated the hell out of her.
“Get out! It’s late and I want to go to bed.” He was still staring as he cocked his head. “I mean it, get out, Tyler! Now, you cheating lying piece of shit!!” she screamed.
His being there reminded her of their relationship and all that she put into it. And all he hadn’t. He was a jerk who had been disloyal and never loved her. She wanted him away from her and out of her house. She let out another breath prepped for another shout when he spoke.
“You want to know why I got with Brandi?” he said with a smirk. He was going to try to hurt her with his next words, she could feel it. He had always been a nasty drunk.
“Because she’s a better fuck than you ever were. Brandi is hotter and sexier than you could ever be. My dick gets hard just thinking of her now. You know, I used to have to think of her just to get hard when we were together. Brandi is a woman, not a timid, frigid bitch like you. You didn’t excite me anymore so I had to find someone who knew how to be with a man.”
He stood up and wiped his hands down his jeans and went in for the final blow.
“And I was fucking her the whole last year we were together.” He smiled cruelly. She had suspected it wasn’t his first time cheating when she caught him but she never had confirmation until now. The news didn’t upset her, but it did humiliate her. And by the smirk on his face, he knew it.
“Who the fuck are you?” The loud snarl boomed as the door to her trailer flew open. She knew that voice, that very angry voice. Startled, she looked up and saw Stone standing in her kitchen. His dark hair looked so smooth and some of it had fallen in his eyes. She was tempted to walk over and brush it back but she was stuck in her spot. He looked so big and mean; none of the softness she saw last night was present now. He consumed the entire room. Those beautiful green eyes locked on hers and she saw a look she hadn’t seen before. Beyond his fury, she saw his possession.
Before she could think anymore his voice roared again. “I’m not asking again, motherfucker, who the fuck are you, and what are you doing in my woman’s place?”
Sadie’s eyes widened in surprise. Did he just call her his woman? She watched Stone but all his attention was on Tyler. Stone’s woman. Her? He just claimed her. They didn’t even know each other. They had never had a date and she wasn’t even sure if Stone was his real name. Sadie’s mind was racing at the craziness of the situation. She looked over at him just as he turned his head and his gaze landed on her. His eyes were heated as he stared back at her. Did she even want to be claimed by Stone? As if he could read her thoughts, the corner of his lips quirked up, and Sadie was gifted with a small smile that had her heart racing.
Hell yeah, I want this man to claim me!
Tyler looked lost. He sobered up fast. Sadie watched him survey his surroundings as though he was looking for a way out. He stumbled a little and uttered, “Uh…I’m uh…I j-j-just uh…I was here to…uh…”
“Man, fucking spit it out. You’re stuttering like a scared pussy.” This tone she also remembered, and it was menacing. She wasn’t even aware the door had opened again but there was T. She looked between T and Stone and then back at Tyler. T looked like he was going to beat Tyler’s ass. His eyes were flaring as he walked closer to Tyler. T got in his face and Sadie noticed Tyler fidget with his hands and breathed heavily.
“Why are you here at Stone’s woman’s house, dickwad?” He snarled as he straightened to full height. The man was frightening.
