A Harsh Awakening

Tristan was nothing more than a fleeting figure in my life. I was grateful for all the times he had helped me, but the more I thought about it, the clearer it became.

A man like him and I were never meant to be anything more. The ripples in my heart quickly faded, and I drove straight to the hotel.

When I got to the hotel room, I found Stella safe and sound. She was still heavily intoxicated, deep