Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

"Are you saying it's a good thing if she just says yes and marries you right away, even if it means giving up what she really wants?"

At the critical moment, Whitney stood firmly by her sister.

Shane's jaw tightened, tension radiating off him.

Whitney slipped her arm through Sandy's, raising an eyebrow to comfort her. "If Tina says she needs some space, give her space. Kids figure things out in their own time. Your love for her doesn't change just because you're not marrying Shane right this second, right?"

"Of course not," Sandy said, clutching her chest.

"Come on, let's go. We can visit again later." Whitney steered her toward the door.

Sandy glanced at Shane, whose face had darkened.

The whole thing ended in a mess. Her refusal had clearly pissed him off.

Sandy dropped her gaze and followed Whitney out.

"Sandy!" Shane called after her, wishing he could drag her back—or at least chew Whitney out for being such a lousy wingman.

But Whitney just shot him a look, full of meaning, and led Sandy right out of the Nelson estate.

Shane shoved away the glass of water the butler offered, then slammed his fist against the wall. The woman

Ding-

Suddenly, his phone buzzed.

Facebook, frowning

don't get on my bad side or I won't help

answer today, it's just going to blow up in your face. Sandy's not as meek as she seems-she doesn't respond to being pushed around. Trying

saw right through his macho

another message appeared: You can't rush a soufflé, Shane. Seriously, why

cried, right? Sandy

actually a good

are stressing about

daughter's unhappy, your mom's ironclad stance is going

Sandy turned you down right in front of everyone. Your mom's probably

when someone else treats him like yesterday's

Shane: ...

get to the point in

will be muttering that if Sandy doesn't move in, Tina will

down. In

& little romance-this is your wheelhouse,

clueless. Give it a