Not A Small-Town Girl

intoxicated by his scent. She didn’t expect him to be this cold, and it stung.

Her eyes, full of hurt, met his. "David, I swear, I didn’t mean to. I just twisted my ankle. I know you like Danielle, and I wasn’t trying to... do anything. Besides, someone like Danielle wouldn’t even care about this-she’s above stuff like that."

Her words were a mix of explanation and a subtle attempt to drag Danielle into this. If Danielle were upset over something so small, it would show she wasn’t as sophisticated as people thought.

As Audrey spoke, she took a small step closer to David.

Seeing her move again, David’s face hardened, his eyes turning colder, and he instinctively stepped back.

of all, we are not so close. Second, I don’t want you anywhere near me. So

ice. His gaze was just

you. I’ve loved you since we were kids. Danielle doesn’t love you like I do. Why can’t you just see me?

with unshed tears. She looked vulnerable and desperate, the kind of woman pleading for

cleared his throat loudly from across the room,

the sound and froze when she saw Danielle walking down the stairs. Panic gripped her as she

don’t get the wrong idea. There’s nothing between David and me. David doesn’t just care about your looks. He