Bitter Revelations

Gareth let out a tired laugh that barely curved his lips. "Why are you so surprised? Sloane has always been dazzling," he said. "Falling for her was inevitable. I only hate that I realized it too late."

If he had understood sooner—if he had dared sooner—perhaps today's ending would have been written differently.

"Since destiny shut that door," Dane offered, "why don't I introduce you to someone ne