เข้าสู่ระบบCHAPTER 12: Breakfast and Betrayals
BRONWYN
The cafe was busy for the day after Christmas. Families crowded around tables. The smell of coffee and pancakes filled the air. I spotted Huxley at a corner booth near the window.
He stood when I approached. "Bronwyn. Thanks for coming."
"I said I'd hear you out."
We sat and ordered coffee. The waitress left menus but neither of us looked at them.
"You look good," Huxley said. "Different somehow."
"It's only been a few weeks."
"I know. But something's changed." He leaned forward. "I've been thinking a lot since you left, about us and about what I did wrong."
"Huxley."
"Please. Let me finish." He took a breath. "I took you for granted. I got comfortable and stopped trying. That was wrong. You deserved better."
The waitress came back wi
CHAPTER 15: The Blackmail BeginsBRONWYNI stared at the photo on Trenton's phone. My stomach turned. Someone had been watching us and taking pictures."Who sent this?" My voice shook."I don't know. The number's blocked."I stood and started pacing. "Someone was at the cabin, during the storm. They saw us.""Bronwyn.""They were right outside the window, taking pictures while we were together."Trenton grabbed my shoulders. "Look at me. We're going to figure this out."Another text came through. He looked at the screen and his expression went dark."What does it say?"He handed me the phone.*Mr. Grayson would like to revisit your conversation. He's prepared to be more persuasive.*"Stellan." Trenton's voice was cold. "He hired someone
Chapter fourteen - Worshipping her bodyTrenton's POVI did.She moaned into the kiss as I pulled her flush against me, her legs wrapping around my hips. My hands roamed her curves greedily, gripping her ass and pulling her center against the bulge rapidly swelling in my slacks. She ground against me, rubbing her heated core along the hard length of my shaft."Fuck, you feel so good," I growled, nipping at her bottom lip. "I need to be inside you. Right now."She fumbled with my belt, yanking it open and undoing my fly. I shrugged off my suit jacket and unbuttoned my shirt, never breaking the desperate, searing kiss. She ran her hands over my bare chest, nails raking lightly across my skin as she tugged my shirt free from my waistband.I tugged her blouse up over her head and unfastened her bra with deft fingers, revealing her perfect, full breasts. I cupped them, thumbing
CHAPTER 13: Freedom and RiskTRENTONThe house felt different without everyone else in it.Bronwyn stood in my bedroom doorway looking uncertain. "I should probably go to the guest room.""Why?""I don't know. It feels weird just assuming."I pulled back the covers on my side of the bed. "Stay."She crossed the room and climbed in next to me. I turned off the lamp and pulled her close. Her head rested on my chest. My arm wrapped around her waist."This is nice," she whispered."Yeah."We lay there in the dark listening to each other breathe. There was no sneaking around or fear of getting caught. It was just us."What happens when Christmas ends?" she asked. "When I go back to Boston?"I'd been avoiding that question for days. "I don't know."
CHAPTER 12: Breakfast and BetrayalsBRONWYNThe cafe was busy for the day after Christmas. Families crowded around tables. The smell of coffee and pancakes filled the air. I spotted Huxley at a corner booth near the window.He stood when I approached. "Bronwyn. Thanks for coming.""I said I'd hear you out."We sat and ordered coffee. The waitress left menus but neither of us looked at them."You look good," Huxley said. "Different somehow.""It's only been a few weeks.""I know. But something's changed." He leaned forward. "I've been thinking a lot since you left, about us and about what I did wrong.""Huxley.""Please. Let me finish." He took a breath. "I took you for granted. I got comfortable and stopped trying. That was wrong. You deserved better."The waitress came back wi
CHAPTER 11: The Ex FactorTRENTONI heard the commotion downstairs before I saw him. There were loud and welcoming voices in the foyer. Eudora was laughing. Someone unfamiliar responded.Bronwyn grabbed my arm. "I have to go down there.""Wait a minute.""He can't see us coming from your room together."She was right. I waited thirty seconds after she left before following.The party was still going. People mingled in the living room with drinks and plates of food. I made my way to the entrance and stopped.A man stood in the doorway. He was tall and well dressed. He had his hand on Bronwyn's shoulder while Eudora talked excitedly."Dad!" Eudora waved me over. "This is Huxley. Bronwyn's boyfriend from Boston.""Ex boyfriend," Bronwyn said quickly. She stepped away from his touch.Hux
CHAPTER 10: Christmas ChaosBRONWYNChristmas morning felt like stepping into a movie. The tree sparkled with lights, wrapping paper covered the floor. Mom passed out coffee and cinnamon rolls while Eudora sorted presents into piles."Okay this one's for Bronwyn. This one's for Mom. Oh, this one's mine."I sat on the couch next to Calliope and tried to feel normal. Trenton was in the armchair across from me. Our eyes met for half a second before he looked away.We took turns opening gifts. I got a sweater from Celeste and perfume from Eudora. Calliope gave me a cookbook with a note that said "For when you get tired of takeout." I laughed and thanked her.Then Eudora handed Trenton a flat rectangular package."This one's special," she said. "I made it myself."He unwrapped it carefully. Inside was a framed photo of him and a woman I'd never seen







