A Glimmer of Hope

"Tessa Falkner, have I been too kind to you? Is that why you don't even take me seriously anymore?"

Derek couldn't care less about maintaining his image in front of Tess anymore. The mere sight of them together made his blood boil with jealousy.

He wished Tess belonged to him exclusively, with no other men around her.

"Derek, could you let go of me for now? I'm really exhausted today, and I'm not