Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

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I grabbed Wayne's collar and yanked him down, locking eyes with him as I slurred, "Hayden, you finally showed up... You jerk. What took you so long?"

His face hardened, and his grip on my wrist tightened. "Rea, you're drunk. I'm not Hayden."

"No, you are Hayden," I said, tracing the curve of his brow with my finger. "You've changed. You don't love me anymore... You left me..."

If there's one thing men can't stand, it's being someone else's substitute. And for Wayne, who'd always had feelings for me? My words were like twisting a knife straight into his heart.

Pain shot through my shoulder as he pinched it, giving me a small shake. "Look at me. Who am I?"

I stared at him for a beat, then let my lips quiver as I broke into full-on sobbing.

"Hayden, you're such a jerk!" I wailed, tears streaming. "You're the worst! Why are you bullying me?"

Tears: the ultimate trump card. Like clockwork, Wayne's grip on my shoulder loosened.

me up bridal-style. Without a word, he carried me right out of the private room. The moment we hit the hallway, Cole materialized, smirking.

of my cheek to keep from cursing him out. He thought he had me fooled. What

Fortunately, I'd come prepared.

him, walking past as if he didn't exist. Cole called after him. "Don't forget

was definitely more going on between them than I'd

the danger screaming at the

never been to before-not some sprawling estate, but sleek,

couch, his stare

slump sideways, selling the whole passed-out

Close. I could feel his breath warming my skin, sending an icy shiver down my spine. When his lips brushed against

impulsively or force anything. If he'd wanted that, he wouldn't have waited this long.

go further. When I didn't budge, he

my surroundings. The penthouse was sharp and minimalist, almost identical to his house in

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