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I struggled for so much That’s what the silent broody types did They ed in the silence I studied his profile as alked It was half-clipped in shadows

I measured time by the click-clack of my heels

Vaughn stopped “Want to try this place?”

I looked at the bar he nodded toward It wasn’t very busy

“Sure A night cap sounds good”

He held the door for ame on one of the overhead screens

“I’ll order for us” He squeezed lass of wine?”

I ran ue over my teeth “Surprise me”

“I’ll see what I can do” He turned for the bar and I watched as he ordered He placed a handful of bills on the counter and returned with the two drinks

“Here’s your surprise”

I looked suspiciously at the dark liquid “Is it bourbon?”

“You’ll have to try it” He took a s

I followed his lead The initial sip was strong at first My throat burned, but then I tasted the sweetness My limbs started to warm

I flinched when I heardto see who it was

Garrett had sent a text