The Seduction Contract
"I know I’ve been selfish. I’ve been scared and overwhelmed, and I handled it badly. But you're all I have, Ana. You know I’d never truly leave you."
Anastasia let out a long sigh and opened her arms. "Fine. Come here, you idiot."
They hugged tightly, and for the first time in days, Freya felt like she could breathe. "I've missed you so much," Anastasia whispered.
"Me too," Freya replied, pulling away.
"So... what’s the latest?" Anastasia asked, her eyes sparkling with curiosity. "Why are you wearing a jacket that costs more than this entire pharmacy?"
"Long story short... Michael and his new girl, Cynthia, saw me at a gala," Freya began. She told Anastasia everything—the drink splashing, be