Chapter 36

Anna.

Nothing hurts more than rejection. Coming back to San Francisco was never part of my plan, but here I am, standing on the cusp of a life I once knew so intimately. The city’s foggy embrace feels colder than I remember, or perhaps it’s the chill of my own bitterness seeping through. My intentions are clear: reclaim Nathaniel. The news of his engagement to someone named Megra hit me like a bolt of lightning, and I knew I had to act fast.

I never imagined Nathaniel would fall in love again. He is mine, and I do not share. Not after what we had. He was mine, always mine. Determined to get him back, I have a plan. I walked into his office with confidence, hoping to seduce him and remind him of what we shared. I was amazed to see her resemblance to me. Wow, Nathaniel was trying to replace me. Of course, he fell into my arms. Passionately, we touched, and I could see him light up.

I can still feel his breath on me. I thought I could see a spark in his eyes. I was swept away when he tol