His Stepsister’s Shadow, Her Broken Heart
After failing to get her fiance, Austin Langford, to sleep with her for the 99th time, Cara Reyes calls up her best friend, Jessica Hogan, and says, "Jess, I'm coming to Spark City to find you."
Almost immediately, the sound of a chair slamming on the ground comes through from the other end of the line. Jessica's excited voice is then heard.
"Cara! You've finally thought it through! I've told you a long time ago that Austin isn't good for you! He looks too weak!"
Cara's red-rimmed eyes light up a little as she smiles. "Yeah. I've thought it through."
"Don't be sad, Cara. Once you're in Spark City, I'll introduce you to a new foreign boyfriend with broad shoulders, a narrow waist, and perfect body proportions. Their genes here are all top-notch, and you will definitely have a beautiful baby with them!"
Nodding, Cara says, "Alright. Let me go and get my marriage certificate back first."
After ending the call, Cara lies down in bed and falls asleep with a heavy heart.
Sometime during midnight, someone pulls back the covers and slides in next to her, his warm body settling down just about an arm's length away from her.
A short while later, Cara hears the rustling of clothes and the man panting softly beside her.
Cara's body goes numb like she's just been electrocuted. However, she still slowly turns her head back to take a closer look.