First Installment for the MAYHEM series
"Innocence was never meant to be addictive."
Addiction has been a part of Kyson Montenegro's nature, and women, in particular have always been his favorite obsession. Being the lead singer in a band has its pe...
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The familiar white bag entered the room before Lucas did. He stuck his head around the corner and held it up higher. “So, this is my peace offering for running off the other day.”
Laughing, I put the phone down. I was supposed to have my break from work. “Accepted only if there’s cream in that doughnut and sprinkles on top,” I said.
He stepped inside and put his hand on his chest and let out a dramatic sigh. “I got one of every kind so I’m good.” He set the bag in front of me and sat down on the edge of my desk like he always did. “I'm sorry for that. I might have had a small attack of jealousy. I had no reason to, and I realize that. It’s a guy thing. Hoping I can get them under control.”
He was joking. The twinkle in his eyes was enough to make this easy. “I am gllad you’re working on those problems. Dealing with male issues can be tough. Good luck.”
Lucas laughed and opened the bag and pulled out a jelly doughnut. “I was a jerk. But I missed you, so here I am.”
I took the doughnut, but I knew I had to be honest with him. He was funny and I liked him as a friend only. If that was what this was, then great. But I was in love with Kyson. Friendship was all Lucas and I would ever have. Some small talk and laughs over doughnuts on my snack break.
“Are you and the rocker still going strong?” he asked, trying to sound casual. The tightness when he said rocker gave him away.
Sighing, I set the doughnut down. “Yeah. It’s an exclusive thing now.”
Lucas nodded. “He's a smart guy and I can’t blame him.” Then he glanced down at the doughnut. “Eat the doughnut, Felicity.”
Picking it back up, I took a bite. He had brought it to me, and I needed to at least eat his gift. Even if I wasn’t sure if Kyson would be okay with Lucas being here. Which was something I should probably talk to him about.
“Is he gonna be good with us being friends still?” Lucas asked, keeping that easy smile that didn’t really meet his eyes.
I wanted to say sure. But that would be a lie. I had no idea how he would feel. Kyson was possessive.
Seriously possessive. He’d shoved a guy last night when he had walked me back to Ate Tatiana's table and the guy had gotten too close to me. The guy hadn’t even been looking at me. I loved feeling protected and wanted that much. I loved being special and belonging to someone. Belonging to Kyson. But Lucas was nice to me. He didn’t deserve for me just to stop speaking to him. I wasn’t sure Kyson would agree, though.
“I am taking your silence as a no,” Lucas said.
I glanced up at him and shrugged. “I’m not sure,” I replied honestly.
Lucas frowned. “Is he worth that? Being controlled?”
He didn’t get it. “He doesn’t control me. You don’t get it. But yes, he is worth that.”
