“I’m fine,” I say and mean it too. Eric doesn’t know who we are, I have a high paying job, we’re safe inside our barren walls.“Well, I have some news that’s going to make you feel even better.” Jasper coyly.I perk up at this. “…and?” I ask hoping he can hear the smile in my voice.“I found a new m
Renee’s POVAndrew's words hang in the air, the silence growing more uncomfortable. I open my mouth to protest or at least act confused but it’s Mia’s voice who comes out instead.“What are you talking about? Annie has been dead for five years.” I try not to brash at her statement. I find myself loo
That can’t be, he has nothing to be sad about. I mean, I know I’ve been out of his life for the past five years and a lot can happen, but by the looks of this company, it seems his life has only gotten richer. He seems to have all the things he has only ever truly cared about.If anything, maybe Eri
Renee’s POVI unlock the front door to my house. Before I turn the handle, I close my eyes and take a deep breath, trying to shake off today’s encounter. I can’t help but feel that I got away just by the skin of my teeth.I push open the door, just wanting to be inside and shut off the rest of the w
I feel my temper rising and just as I’m about to snap I feel a heavy hand on my shoulder. I know insanity who it is. Eric.We may not have had the love I’ve always wanted with him, but I know his touch.“I personally hired Renee,” Eric says looking straight at these two women who look back stunned i
Renee’s POVA whirring noise sounds overhead and then the lights begin to flicker back on and just as quickly as they do, I let go of Eric‘s very expensive suit. Though he can afford a new dress shirt, I know that my cold sweat is going to leave a stain on his imported silky fabric.I murmur an apol
“Welcome,” he says flashing us a smile that shows off his polished teeth, and ruffling Debbie’s hair. “Come this way,” Jasper says as if we don’t know where his office is.He isn’t wearing a lab coat and his scrubs cut off right at his shoulder, extenuating the swell of his bicep as he extends his a
Renee’s POVEric’s admission startles me. Our eyes meet, only briefly but it’s enough to recognize that sadness in them that I thought I saw before.“I’m surprised an Alpha like yourself is having a reaction to such a rejection,” Jasper says, only meaning it to sound medically impressive still it’s
“That’s it?” I say and eye it like its suddenly lost all appeal to me. “So, you’ll take it?” The woman asks cross her arms and her lips curl into a sneer. I fume. How dare this Brit think she can talk to me this way? Her hair is clearly dyed from a box, she needs Botox-badly, and she could lose th
Mia’s POV They think I’m stupid. They think that just because they cover their faces behind tall menus that I don’t know they’re talking about me. I sit up taller in small rustic chair and tap my teaspoon against the fine china and watch the droplets of earl gray tea splash back into the cup.
Habitual instinct kicks in and I hold back a yelp of worry. Debbie catches my reaction and giggles as she jumps off the tire and lands on all fours. “Tada!” She sings. I clutch my cheer. “Be careful,” I tell her anyway. Debbie runs over to me and wraps me in a tight hug. “Remember Jasper said that
Renee’s POV Every time I pass by a mirror I stop and inspect myself. Unapologetically letting my eyes roam over my body even if I’m in public. Pregnant. I imagine my belly growing and getting bigger. I definitely have that glow as people say. My skin is supple, my hair is shiner. Not like when I
Through the hospital doors, Linda greets me from the front desk. “Good morning Renee! I didn’t know you’d be in today,” she says and checks her notebook. “I heard Debbie got some great news,” she says and I manage a smile, but don’t stop walking for the chitchat. I come up to Eric’s office and see
Renee’s POV I poke my head through the bedroom door that was left slightly ajar before fully entering it. Seeing that it appears empty, I step inside and close the door behind me and twist the lock. I flop down on the bed with a sigh and let the plush comforter envelope around me. Unfortunately
Jasper waits for the wooden door to clock shut before he speaks. I notice the swell of his muscles as his shirt sleeved scrubs hugs his bicep. He’s been working out. “I just want to apologize,” Jasper starts and I force my eyes off of his arms. “About what?” I ask confused as to how this convers
Renee’s POV “Well, I’d say she’s nearly perfect,” Jasper exclaims removing his stethoscope from his hears. I pull away my fingers away from my mouth. “Really?” I ask, almost in disbelief. I thought I’d never hear those words. “Really,” Jasper says with a genuine smile. I let out a cry of joy.
Out on the open road. Without being tailed by the media Eric drives at a much calmer pace. The sky is a Heather gray and the roads are slick. I pause for a moment before opening Emily’s text, enjoying the fullness of the atmosphere, wanting to soak in this rare moment of mundane. Then my anxiety g