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 you buy

Drake’s anger, Thalia remained remarkably

I thought you

that with Sienna,” Drake said

partners, though he wasn’t ready

he also appreciated

nature.

wasn’t ready to tell Thalia about Sienna yet.

thinks Sienna has good taste, that’s all. We weren’t looking at rings for

turned cold. “You actually thought about

“Thalia, I’m sorry…”

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

Drake’s voice

“My fiancé.”

dripped with derision. “What, I have

watch and your forgiveness? Is

someone be

the confidence to think she couldn’t

between us. I thought you

just stared at

slamming the door.

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her head

today–about the breakup, about being an heiress to the Winters

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

created the illusion

she’d been so understanding because she’d

ago, she’d overheard his conversation

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

your approval first.”

let romance cloud his judgment. I know you understand the difference between dating and marriage.”

Such clarity indeed.

she’d known Drake never planned a

didn’t even like

type to die for love.

leave it. If Drake just wanted to

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