The Opposite Of Right (Bad Decisions Trilogy #1) by Christi Barth Page B

“I told you we’re running lean and mean. Self-funding the whole thing, unless a label decides to give us a go.”
    “Then I’d better make sure that happens.” Kylie tried to dazzle him with a self-confident grin. Worried that it came out as more of a nervous grimace, she rushed onward. “Same deal as now—just room and board and an hourly pittance. Three months, with an option to come on board fully as paid staff at the end of that time period. Unless you get picked up sooner, in which case I’ve lain out alternate salary terms.”
    “Why?”
    “Because you were right. I am taking charge of my life.” Kylie licked at dry lips. Guess she’d have to dig a little deeper to convince him. “A couple of weeks ago, all I knew was that my whole life didn’t fit anymore. It felt like wearing rented bowling shoes—ugly and the wrong size. I thought I’d find my way by doing the opposite of everything I’d been told was right.”
    “Your bad-decisions kick.”
    At least Cam wasn’t glaring at her any longer. Just...listening.
    “Yes. Except they weren’t bad decisions. These past few weeks helped me figure out that it doesn’t matter what I’m told, or by whom. My parents can tell me I should be on one trajectory. Doesn’t make it true. Jake can call me a slut”—she held up one hand as storm clouds darkened Cam’s eyes—“for which he’s already apologized, by the way. Doesn’t make it true. Heck, you can call me bold. Still doesn’t make it true. What’s right for me is what I decide. The path, the mistakes, the jobs. As long as I make the choice, it’ll be the right one.”
    Slowly, he put the guitar back in its case on the floor. Snicking the locks shut, Cam asked, “And you’re choosing Riptide?”
    “Yes. Because I want to work with performers. Because I want to work with rock musicians, specifically. Because learning on the job with a top band is the best possible fit.”
    Those long fingers that could pluck music from a string and an orgasm from her body drummed against his thighs. “I’d have to run it by the rest of the group.”
    “I cc’d everyone. On one of the e-mails, anyway.”
    “There was another one?”
    “Yes. I sent you a report card.”
    “Seriously?” A reluctant smile pulled at his lips.
    “Recent college grad, remember? I’ve lived and died by report cards for, well, my whole life up to this point. I thought you deserved feedback on our time together.” Whipping her phone out of her pocket, Kylie pulled up the spreadsheet. Cautiously sat down next to him. Read the lines out loud even as she held it out for Cam to see.
    Sense of humor: A
    Focus: A
    Satisfaction: A+
    Fun: A
    Understanding: A
    Sexiness: A+
    Cam chucked the phone to the opposite end of the couch. Dragged her onto his lap, so that Kylie straddled him. “I thought you wanted to leave me.”
    “No way. I was scared you’d be too polite to tell me that you didn’t want me to stay.”
    “As the lead singer of Riptide, I want you to stay. This internship idea’s solid. I’m proud of you for putting it together.”
    “What if we take Riptide out of the picture for a minute? Just let me know as, um, a potential boyfriend, if you want me to stay.” Even with his erection digging into her thigh and the widest smile she’d ever seen creasing his face, Kylie held her breath, waiting for his answer.
    Cam cinched her waist tight with his big hands. And absolutely beamed at her. “I want you , Kylie. Wherever you are. Stay or go. Either way, you won’t be able to shake me. We’re too good together.” He moved one hand to cover hers, then placed them both in the center of his chest. “You put music in my heart.”
    Her own heart swelled until Kylie thought it would burst right through her rib cage. “Then let it out. Play it on me, Cam. Play it all over me.”
     

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