Kathryn Deeup stared out the floor-to-ceiling windows of the hotel suite, the city lights blurring into a haze below. The engagement ring on her finger felt heavier than usual, a cold reminder of Greg's latest absence. He'd flown in for this business trip, promising a romantic evening after the meetings, but here she was, alone in the opulent room, sipping champagne from a flute that tasted flat. Greg had texted an hour ago. Running late with the partners. Order room service. No apology, no heat in his words. Their engagement had been a whirlwind of stability and plans, but in the bedroom, it was a desert. Greg's touches were perfunctory, quick missionary under the covers, leaving her aching for more, something raw, something that made her feel desired, claimed.The door clicked open, and Kathryn turned, expecting Greg's tired smile. Instead, it was Marcus Hale, Greg's business partner, tall and broad-shouldered, his dark suit rumpled from the long day. His eyes, sharp and assessing
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