Flames of the Past

Mandy had slammed straight into Dwight Cullen—her husband.

Her breath caught in her throat, her eyes widening in shock as she stared at him.

Dwight stood there, looking just as startled but with a nervous smile spreading across his face. His messy brown hair was slightly disheveled, and his worn jacket hinted at a man who’d been through too much too fast. For a moment, neither of them said anything.

Mandy’s mind raced, a thousand thoughts flashing through her. Why is he here? How did he find me? What does he want now? Her body froze in place, muscles locked up, as if seeing Dwight had turned her into stone.

Dwight cleared his throat, his voice trembling slightly as he spoke. “Mandy... hey. I’ve been looking for you.”

Mandy blinked, her heart hammering in her chest. Of course he’s looking for me. He can’t let go, she thought bitterly. But instead of saying any of that, she clenched her jaw, buckled up, and with an icy look, she hissed, “Get out of my way.”

Without giving Dwight a ch