LOGIN“I think you’re going to change so many lives,” I said to Eliza. “Those kids are so lucky to have you.” Eliza looked down, her cheeks pink. “Thank you, Audrey. Really.” Tina piped up next. “And my LGBT counseling department is finally off the ground! ” She paused, leaning into my mother, who was
Audrey After a long flight, we finally touched down in Italy. The sunlight streaming in through the plane window was a promising golden hue, and just the sight of it made me feel like my heart was about to leap out of my chest. “I might need a nap when we get to the villa,” Edwin yawned, shaking
And as I watched, I felt a hand slip into mine. I glanced up, finding Edwin beside me, his gaze focused on the runway but his approval humming through the bond. My mother stood on my other side, wrapping her arm around my shoulders. A lump rose in my throat, and I couldn’t even speak. None of us c
Audrey Edwin and I emerged from the small room, his hand still resting protectively on my back. The hustle and bustle of last-minute preparations immediately hit us, assistants running back and forth, models being ushered into position, and the soft hum of the audience’s chatter drifting through t
“There’s always time,” I whispered, grabbing the wrist of his free hand and pulling it close to peer at his watch. The movement caused him to topple forward, and he caught himself on his other palm, caging me against the hard wood of the vanity. “But maybe not enough time to waste right now.” Edwi
Audrey Before I could even answer his question, Edwin rushed past me and locked the door. When he turned back to me, he was grinning from ear to ear. The sight of that mischievous look on his face made my breath hitch. Once, it had been like pulling teeth to get the man to smile. And now here he
Despite my lingering anger toward him, I couldn’t help but feel a small spark of warmth at the gesture. To think that he had done something so drastic, all because of me…The logical part of my brain wanted to believe that it wasn’t because of me, that it wasn’t a coincidence.But my heart, the part
My stomach churned as I recognized Fiona’s voice calling out, “Edwin? Where are you?”She sounded irritated, her heels clicking rapidly on the tile floors. She paused just outside the door, and I swore I could hear her sniffing the air. I could already imagine her fury when she flung the door open a
AudreyWe all sat up in unison, our eyes wide with shock.“WHAT?!” I practically shouted, then cleared my throat and lowered my voice. “You’re… You’re not coming to Grayspring in the fall?”Avis looked around at our stunned faces, her expression a bit sheepish. “I know it seems sudden, but I’ve been
Edwin took a deep breath, running a hand through his hair. “I’ve been doing some digging these past couple of weeks. You remember Mr. Black, right? The CEO of Black Textiles?”I nodded stiffly, sniffling. Edwin handed me his handkerchief, which I used to dab my teary eyes and blow my nose.“Well,” h







