“Let me walk you back to your car,” I said.Annette blinked a few times, then her entire face fell. “It’s a ways out there.”“I don’t mind.”She nodded.Whereas our previous conversation had been boisterous and full of life, this time, things were more stilted. In fact, we didn’t even really talk at
Damien’s POVI had no idea that Annette had been worried about Claire and me, but now that this was cleared up, she truly seemed to have come out of her shell, talking to me more like a friend. Before, she had been more reserved, so careful. Now, she was more open.Even at the end of our meal, I was
She looked to the side a moment, and I worried she might bottle up. Instead, she then looked back at me and said, “I just don’t understand why you would come out with me tonight, instead of going to the ceremony with Claire?”Amelia’s POVTruly, I had thought that Damien would stand me up tonight, e
Damien’s POVWhen I arrived at the restaurant we agreed to meet at in Gray’s pack, I parked in a spot along the road. As I got out and approached the front door, I spotted Annette standing there in a gorgeous navy blue cocktail dress. The skirt was short, showing off her long, perfect legs, entranci
At once my hope evaporated. I supposed this was better than nothing, but for Jake to still be trying to find me a husband wasn’t at all what I wanted.Still, knowing Jake wasn’t going to let this go, I decided to try.I closed my eyes and thought of my ideal mate.“He should be tall and broad, and s
Amelia’s POVThe night of the event, the night I was to meet with Damien for our dinner, I knew I was going to have to be extra careful to sneak out, especially if I wanted to wear something nice, which I did.Even right at this moment, I was in my closet, going through my dresses and gowns, looking