by Ava Claire
Standing up did me no favors so I sunk into the chair in the lounge area. I dropped my hands off the side, running my fingers along the fibers of the rug until something sharp cut into my finger.
I brought the finger to my mouth, the grating sting obviously a paper cut. I searched for the culprit, thinking maybe a document fell from a folder, but there was only a single, white envelope.
I brought it up to the light, my heart jumping in my chest when I saw it was addressed to Alicia Whitmore.
Jacob's mother.
You know that voice in your head whose whispers you hear during important points in your life, trying to steer you onto certain paths? Mine was telling me to just put the letter back. It wasn't for me. It was none of my business.
I ignored it, untucking the flap and pulling out the note. I told myself I'd stop after I read the first sentence.
I appreciate the offer to come to the Hamptons. Just a few more sentences. And I’m glad that you’ve come to a decision about giving me Nan’s wedding ring-
My mouth went dry. Wedding ring? My head spun and I couldn't help but squeal with delight. Jacob was talking to his mom about proposing to me?!
-but I think I may have been a little premature asking for it.
Dread crept in and locked its fingers around my throat.
You told me about your regrets, and how I should never take marriage lightly. If I'm being honest, I'm not sure if I'm ready to take that leap. I'm not sure about a lot of things.
I’m not sure where Leila and I stand.
I let go of the paper, watching it flutter to the ground. I tried to convince myself that my eyes deceived me. That he'd written those words out of anger, when the wounds from Cade were still fresh.
But there was a date at the left corner of the paper.
Yesterday's date.
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About the Author
Ava Claire is a sucker for Alpha males and happily ever afters. When not putting pen to paper or glued to her e-reader, Ava likes road tripping, karaoke, vintage fashion, and searching for her own brooding billionaire.
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