Page 307 of 5+Us Makes Seven

I stepped away, a serious expression on my face.

“Uh oh,” she said, frowning. “What did I do?”

“I don’t know, Jade. Did you do something?” I asked, crossing my arms over my chest. “Or fail to mention something?”

“What’s this about?” she asked, looking straight into my eyes.

“Something you’re not telling me.”

“Oh, like those samples in Afghanistan Aamir asked you about? Or that whole smuggling thing that you were involved in? Not getting that story ruined my career. You know that, right?”

“You seem to be doing pretty good for yourself,” I said, glancing around her living room.

“Not as well as you it would seem,” she shot back.

“What’s that supposed to mean?”

“You’re living large for someone who recently got out of the military and isn’t working for a living.”

“I saved money up,” I said, dropping my arms.

“That’s what you told me.”

I stepped forward and put my hand on her arm. She pulled away.

“You’ve got a lot of nerve coming in here and lecturing me about honesty.”

“Come on,” I said. “Let’s take that shower. We can talk about it later.”

“I’m already clean. You ruined my mood.”

I took a deep breath, not taking my eyes off her beautiful face. She looked even sexier when angry, something I didn’t think was possible.

“Come on, Jade.”

“You’re not coming on, or in, anything tonight.”

“Oh yeah? You’re not the only woman in the world.”

Her lips pressed together tightly as she stared at me.

“Are you saying you’re fucking me and other women at the same time?”

“That’s not what I said at all, but you’re one to talk about sleeping with other people.”

“What the hell are you talking about?” she asked, her voice getting louder.

“Why don’t you tell me.”

“Get the hell out of here, Cooper. You’re an asshole.”

She stormed over to the door and flung it open.

“Whatever,” I said. “Like I said…”

“I heard what you said,” she yelled, pointing. “Now get the hell out.”

As soon as I made it to the hallway, she slammed the door behind me. I walked back to the elevator, wondering what the hell had just happened. Should I go back and ask her about Max?