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Chapter One

I WAIT for Vaughn’s footsteps to fade and the front door to close behind hie mistake, I already know it, and the ink isn’t even dry on that contract This is a huge hn Asher was the entle, sexy, irl loves and hates in a e I loved our dinner I loved hi me I loved the sweet scent of that raspberry when he pressed it against my mouth, the way the flesh broke and the juice spilled out as he traced ue and the titime in with talk of his own day

And even though alent luncheons hter in his speech as he recalled it for me I love that he listened toGuys Not quite jealousy questions, but protective ones

I love that he fkedhe had s I want that sheepskin right now, and for half a second I conte back upstairs to see if it’s still there

I love Vaughn Asher

I don’t want to, I really don’t I want to convince myself he’s a selfish assle ill use me up and throw irl who came before me, and there have been a lot of those

But I love hi about him for years I’ve had fantasy dates with hiaveAnd I’m hopeless Hopelessly in love with a ain

The tears stream out now Tears of contentment Tears of joy Tears of fear Tears of shame Tears of submission

I cry long rivers of regret, but with every new breath, I aood fortune I’hn Asher chose to use this time I’m beyond excited that I will be part of his life in this pathetic way

I hate myself for it

But I can’t say no I’ Yes, use me Yes, fkhim no I don’t have it in h I knohat’s co

I just have to trust in him Have faith That when he’s finally done with h pride to keep my head up and my self-worth intact

THE dawn breaks far too soon after a night of being well-fucked and dined to perfection And I’d like nothing hn professing his undying love for s with the future Mrs Blazen for the next teeks until the wedding Today we’re going to the Botanical Gardens to look at flowers

Why aren’t we visiting florists like norive her whatever she wants This is a big deal to them and the people of Denver

They actually said that The people of Denver Like the soon-to-be Mrs Blazen is the goddamned First Lady of this town