AVAThe penthouse was everything Ryder was. All sleek, modern and intimidatingly perfect. Floor-to-ceiling windows overlooked the glittering city skyline, and the furniture looked like it belonged in a magazine spread.He set me down gently on the leather couch, then disappeared into the kitchen. A moment later, he returned with a glass of water and two aspirin."Drink," he ordered, pressing the glass into my hands.I obeyed, too tired to argue. The water was cold and soothing, and I drained half the glass before setting it on the coffee table.Ryder sat beside me, keeping a careful distance, his elbows resting on his knees. "You want to talk about it?""Not really." I pulled my knees to my chest, hugging them tightly. "I just… I feel so stupid. I thought he loved me.""He's an idiot." Ryder’s voice was hard. "And so is she."I glanced at him, surprised by the hate in his tone. "You barely know them.""I know enough." His gaze locked onto mine, intense and unwavering. "You deserved be
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