Bye-Bye Jerk, Hello Mr. Right by Rosie Steppe

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Xander got some serious guts. He knew Wayne had been after me, yet he still stepped up like it was nothing. Bold move, honestly-I didn't see that coming from him.

But with Demi possibly hanging around DracoLux, I had to prioritize that. "Sorry, I've

told him.

Sot other plans tonight," I

Xander? Totally unbothered. "Alright. If you need anything just let me know." Then he left without a fuss.

At the elevator, someone called him "Mr. Hart" again. He just nodded, cool as ever

gave me a polite nod and

not correcting them.

in. "He really does look like Hayden. So, what do

So, I kept it casual with a

container in my hand a little shake. "Hayden used to get all fancy with his meals,

was mostly for Wayne's benefit. If he thought Xander was stepping into Hayden's shoes, he might snap, and I couldn't have that-yet. At the same time, I needed Wayne to think he still had a shot. A little stringing along never hurt anyone. "Find anything out?" Wayne followed me into

dishes yesterday," I said,

buns

okay, credit where it's due-his cooking was top-notch. Just looking at it

model at DracoLux, this feels like a serious side hustle," Wayne remarked,

everything. You've gotta taste it, too," I said, leaning into the double meaning as I handed him a set of utensils. "Here, try

"It's meant

all this solo."

he didn't actually eat. Whatever. I grabbed

thought you didn't eat

bite. As the flavor hit, I froze. The rich, saucy meatball tasted exactly like my

throat, my hands trembling slightly.