Flora’s Guide to a Second Chance at Love and Life

Fiona tilted her head, meeting Esther's eyes with a quiet, assessing look.

She was definitely checking her out, no question.

"Anything at all?" Fiona let out a soft laugh, her gaze turning a little playful, a little mysterious.

For a second, Esther was caught off guard, completely lost for words. It took her a moment to recover, and when she finally did, she nodded hard.

"Alright." Fiona motioned to the empty seat next to her. "Sit."

Esther didn't totally get what Fiona was up to, but as soon as she heard that invitation, she knew it-Fiona was on board.

"Ms. Fiona, do you have any conditions?" Esther asked, her voice barely able to hide her excitement.

watched every move between the two women, her stare never wavering. When she saw Fiona invite Esther to sit, panic shot through her. Esther had always wanted to partner with Fiona.

too hard to get here. There was no way she'd let anyone, especially Fiona, take it

thinking?"

I'm just curious-what exactly do you want to work

trauma. The problem is, we don't have much

too, and she knew a

her lips curling

Esther, it

We'll even announce publicly that you're our exclusive partner." Esther glanced at Amy, lowering her voice. "And if you want, I can make Amy disappear." Fiona narrowed her eyes,

flash of panic in Esther's eyes, but she quickly covered it up. "You know what I mean,

not what I want." She turned, her voice low

Esther froze.