MIA'S POV

"Bitch!" I hissed as the call disconnected and I tossed my phone on the hotel bed.

"I'll show her a lesson she won't forget."

I paced the room, wondering what to do.

Never would I forget that day four years ago when I heard Adam and Emily were getting engaged. He and I only had a small argument and separated for a few days, only for me to hear the bombshell. I felt so betrayed.

We'd fought before, of course, but this time I stormed out, declaring I needed space. But I knew we would get back together after a few days.

Instead, barely a week later, I received the news that shattered my world. My boyfriend was getting married to my best friend! I nearly died when I heard it.

to different places just so I would forget my heartache. But no matter how many places I

brought me back into Adam's orbit. A chance encounter at a rooftop bar in Manhattan, four years after I'd fled. I'd almost walked right past him, but

and at that moment, I knew. The spark was still there. I could see it in the way he gazed at me when we saw each

and made small talk about mutual acquaintances. But I could read between the lines that he still liked me. He was only holding back because of Emily. He didn't

realize what he'd been missing all these years. I would remind him of the passion we'd once shared

Our "chance" encounters became

up at events I knew Adam would attend, always looking my absolute best. I'd brush past him, letting my hand linger on his arm just a moment too long. I'd dean in close

came the night that

both had too much to drink at a party or at least, that's what Adam would tell himself later. I, however, knew exactly what I

sexy dress to that party, and all night, I could feel Adam's eyes on me. He seemed both

champagne to make him lose his mind,

undid the wrap of my dress and fully bared myself

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