Chapter 6

Thalia looked up at him, puzzled. “What?”

Drake thought she might still be upset, hesitant to give him the gift. Fine, he could make the first move.

His voice softened. “Look, I was harsh at the store. Don’t be mad.”

There. That should do it.

Thalia sighed, meeting his eyes. “I’m not mad.”

“Right.” Drake scoffed. “Sure you’re not.”

“Think what you want.”

Drake’s patience snapped. “Jesus, Thalia. I’m trying to apologize here. What more do you want?”

Still folding clothes, Thalia replied evenly, “I don’t need your apology.”

Drake stared at her for a long moment.

Finally, he asked awkwardly, “So… where’s the gift?”

“What gift?”

“Mason said he saw you buying a watch.” Drake shifted. “Isn’t that your way of apologizing? I’m here

now, so…”

Thalia started to explain it wasn’t for him, but Drake continued, “Come on, stop playing games.”

Thalia laughed, surprising him.

“What’s so funny?”

“You are,” Thalia met his gaze. “Yes, I bought a watch. No, it’s not for you. And I haven’t done anything

wrong, so why would I apologize?”

“Not for me? Who’s it for then?” Drake’s fists clenched unconsciously.

“None of your business,” Thalia replied coolly.

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anger, Thalia remained

thought you were Sienna’s boyfriend.“

with Sienna,” Drake said quickly, his voice dropping

partners, though he wasn’t ready to admit that. Technically,

and flirtation, but he also appreciated Thalia’s beauty and accommodating

nature.

wasn’t ready to tell Thalia about Sienna yet.

new dress. She thinks Sienna has good taste, that’s all.

turned cold. “You actually

“Thalia, I’m sorry…”

not accepted. And no, the gift isn’t for you.”

who?” Drake’s voice

“My fiancé.”

tone dripped with derision. “What,

forgiveness? Is that it?”

someone be so self–absorbed?

the confidence to

you understood the gap between us. I thought you knew your

stared

stormed out, slamming

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shook her head

being an heiress to the Winters fortune,

this confidence by playing the perfect girlfriend–never questioning, never jealous, never prying, giving him everything

the illusion she couldn’t leave him.

she’d been so understanding because she’d known

year ago, she’d overheard his conversation with

relax. I know you’d never accept her as an Ashcroft. We’re just dating. Marriage? That

your approval first.”

son isn’t stupid enough to let romance cloud his judgment. I know you understand the difference between dating

Such clarity indeed.

Drake never

Drake didn’t even like her

she wasn’t the type to die

just wanted to date, fine. She’d needed companionship in

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