Brilliant and Beautiful

VALERIE

I threw my head back and laughed, the sound echoing off the high ceilings of the dressing room.

"Come on," I said, grabbing my bag from the vanity, a black leather tote that was large enough to hold my tablet and a few other things. "Let's go before I lose my nerve and call in sick."

Roman took my hand, his fingers intertwining with mine in a way that had become so natural, so insti