that pulled to a stop next to Alison. Just as the door was about to shut, Alison darted i

he man's arm, playing the role of a devoted wife. From an out

rly the cold and indifferent type. He p

ook at the man's face. She tugged at his sleeve and pleaded through g

his voice dropping to its freezing point. "Are you going t

voice sounded a l

sed her head, she met Nichol

ison made a split-second decision. She wrapped her arms around Ni

this daring act, she com

treated in such a way by a woman, and in his shock,

istance, Alison released Nicholas and was about t

r by the waist. His gaze was so frigid it felt li

id quickly, sensing something was amiss. "Ho

hrough her that made her heart race. He pulled her closer until their faces w

odded, her body tr

Nicholas abruptly released her and barked a

her throat as she watched the vehicle disappear down the street. Relief wa

apple bobbed as an inexplicable surge of heat coursed through his veins, p

wrapped around his waist, her cries echoing in the throes

ng for the comfort of a warm bath. As she caught her reflection in the mirror, her eyes widene

at them, but they

rfaced. She had felt like a tiny boat on a stormy sea, tossed

e forever seared into her

drifted into a fitful sleep. She awoke with a start, choking o

kly downed some pills and stumbled back to

ssages from her work group chat rouse

er husband. And Braydon Higgins, her husband, is going to be represented by our r

ess? Alison's frown deepened as she f

dmine of fame and fortune, promising a s

school, and through sheer perseverance and hard wo

and she wasn't about to let this op

r phone. "Alison, rumor has it that Paige and Nicholas are very close.