And realized, the blush still on my face as we stepped out into a familiar living room, this was the worst possible place to bring Oliver after the conversation we'd just had. Especially considering the girls continued to remind me with their own desires how deeply affected I was by his presence.

Dear elements, I just had to bring him to see my ex in that state of mind, didn't I? And while no one else may have felt the awkwardness, I was acutely ...