Two Can Play: I Became My Ex's Mother-in-law
Then the front door of the guest house banged open.
Valentine stumbled out onto the porch, wet hair plastered to his forehead, his breath coming in ragged white plumes. He practically threw himself down the wooden steps, his heavy boots kicking up sprays of rainwater as he rushed back toward the car. He snatched the door handle, yanking it open so hard the frame shuddered.
He slid into the back seat, smelling of wet wool, rain, and the faint, unmistakable scent of her expensive perfume. His face was pale, his eyes wide and wild as they locked onto mine. His chest heaved, his hand reaching out blindly to grab my knee.