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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when can you buy gifts

to Drake’s anger, Thalia remained remarkably

thought you were

Drake said

he wasn’t ready to admit that. Technically,

he also appreciated Thalia’s beauty and accommodating

nature.

wasn’t ready to tell Thalia about Sienna yet.

her new dress. She thinks Sienna has good taste, that’s all. We weren’t

cold. “You actually thought

“Thalia, I’m sorry…”

but not accepted. And no,

who?” Drake’s voice rose sharply.

“My fiancé.”

marriage card?” Drake’s tone dripped with derision. “What,

and your forgiveness? Is that

could someone be so self–absorbed?

did he get the confidence to think

disappointment evident. “I thought you understood the gap between us. I thought you knew your place. But you keep

just stared

slamming the

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shook her head

to the Winters fortune, about her engagement to Asher. But he hadn’t given her the

girlfriend–never questioning, never jealous, never prying, giving him everything except physical

the illusion she couldn’t leave him.

because she’d known he never saw a

ago, she’d overheard

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

your approval first.”

let romance cloud his judgment. I know you understand the

Such clarity indeed.

never planned a future

even like

the type

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

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