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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of my—I’m your boyfriend! Since when can

Drake’s anger, Thalia

I thought you

with Sienna,” Drake said

than partners, though he wasn’t ready to admit

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

nature.

to tell

She needed help picking out jewelry to match her new dress. She thinks Sienna has good taste, that’s all. We weren’t looking at rings for her.

“You

“Thalia, I’m sorry…”

not accepted. And no, the gift isn’t

voice

“My fiancé.”

card?” Drake’s tone dripped with derision. “What, I have to propose to

watch and your forgiveness? Is

frowned. How could someone

to think she couldn’t live

gap between us. I thought you knew your place. But you

just stared at him.

slamming the

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shook her head

the Winters fortune, about her engagement

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

had created the illusion she couldn’t leave him.

she’d been so understanding because she’d known

overheard his conversation

accept her as an Ashcroft. We’re just dating.

your approval first.”

let romance cloud his judgment. I know you understand

Such clarity indeed.

then, she’d known Drake never planned a future

Drake didn’t even like her that much.

wasn’t the type to

could take it or leave it. If Drake just wanted to date, fine. She’d needed companionship

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