Breaching His Defenses
Besides, none of this was his fault. How could he...
How could he humble himself so completely?
Freya said he was hurt.
Elise said he was her patient.
There must be more she didn't know.
She felt she couldn't let the misunderstanding linger. These things were better settled in person.
Vance had already started avoiding Celine, afraid that something painful might arise between them, or that they mi