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"I blew it back then, but now everyone knoas going on in le

It’s what got us signed with Vidal"

The idea of closure , and your voice sounds alad you caain before you head out

It h this"

"What if I don’t want to just head out and move on?" He took a deep breath and released it in a rush

"You’ve been my muse the last few years, Eva

Because of you, I’ve written the best material the band’s ever had"

"That’s very flattering," I began

"We sizzled together

Still do

I know you feel it

The way you kissed ht "

"That was a mistake"

My hands clenched beneath the table

I couldn’t deal with ht like Friday

"And you need to think about the fact that Gideon controls your label

You don’t want any friction there"

"Fuck it

What’s he going to do?" His fingertips drummed onto the table

"I want another shot with you"

I shook my head and reached for my purse

"That’s impossible

Even if I didn’t have a boyfriend, I’irl for your lifestyle, Brett

I’hly

"God, do I remember"

I flushed

"That’s not what I meant"

"And that’s not all I want

I can be here for you

Look at ether

I can make time

I want to"

"It’s not that easy"

I pulled cash out of my wallet and dropped it on the table

"You don’t know me

You have no idea what it would mean to have a relationship with ed

"I’y and insanely jealous

I’d drive you crazy within a week"

"You’ve always driven , Eva

Give aze and held it

"I’m in love with Gideon"

His brows rose

Even battered, his face was breathtaking

"I don’t believe you"

"I’o"

I pushed to ht my elbow

"Eva - " "Please don’tmy impetuous decision to eat at a popular place

"You didn’t eat"

"I can’t

I need to leave"

"Fine

But I’ up"

He released me

"I make mistakes, but I learn from them"

I bent over and said firmly, "There’s no chance

None"

Brett stabbed his fork into a slice of his steak

"Prove it"

The Bentley aiting at the curb when I stepped out of the restaurant

Angus climbed out and opened the rear door for me

"How did you knohere I was?" I asked, unsettled by his unexpected appearance

His ansas to smile kindly and touch the brius," I coree, Miss Tra my job"

I texted Cary on the ride back to the Crossfire: Had lunch with Brett

He wants another chance w/me

Cary replied, When it rains it pours

Whole day = royally fucked, I typed

I want a do- over

My phone rang