I had something important weighing on my mind. Until I was sure, until I was convinced of what was truly in Danny's heart, I could not be at peace. I just couldn't. One more test. Just one more, and then I'll know. When I went back home that evening, Danny was already there. But he was in hi
KELLY After Danny left that private room, I sat there for a while, staring at the empty space where he'd been sitting. Thinking about how Danny had reacted to everything that had happened. He'd been so close. Really close. If I had pushed even just a little more, Danny would have given in t
"There's trouble," I said, my voice cracking. "Something is wrong, Asher. Something is very wrong. I need to talk to you." His tone changed immediately. "Okay. Is your wife okay?" "Yeah. Yeah, she's fine." "Alright. Do you want me to come to you, or will you come to me?" "Tell me where you a
'Wait. Why am I comparing her to Kelly?' "Well, like I said, I'm married," I said, forcing steel into my voice and pulling away from her. "So I cannot be here. I wish you all the best." I turned toward the door, but she wrapped her arms around me from behind. "Please don't leave me, Danny," sh
DANNY I couldn't understand what was going on with me. When I'd left the house earlier to meet Sexy Red, I'd told myself I was just going to have a conversation with her. Maybe finally get closure for whatever obsession I'd felt in the past. Then I'd be done with Sexy Red's chapter. Forever. S
I went to Danny's room and heard the shower running. I waited outside, my heart pounding so hard I thought I might be sick. When he came out, he seemed surprised to see me. "Kelly, I thought you'd fallen asleep in your room." I smiled, even though it felt like my face might crack. "I guess I'm