BROOKSZade unlocked the studio door with a bit of flair, nudging it open with his shoulder and holding it for me.“Welcome back to the cave of tortured genius,” he announced, sweeping his arm like a dramatic tour guide.I snorted. “You’re so full of yourself, Zade.”“Only when I’m with my favorite audience,” he shot back, tossing me a grin over his shoulder as we stepped inside.The familiar smell of oil paint, wood clung to the air, and right in the center of it all stood an unfinished painting—large, stretched, and hauntingly beautiful even at a glance.My steps slowed as I walked toward it.“Is that…?” I tilted my head, taking it in. The lines were bold, moody. Feminine.“Sort of you,” he said, rubbing the back of his neck. “Sort of how I see you. There’s still a lot to finish.”“And how exactly do you ‘see’ me, Zade?” I folded my arms, glancing at him and he gave a small, crooked smile. “Complicated,” he began and I raised a brow. “Strong. A little untouchable.”That shut me up
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