Page 28 of Married to Number 22
But them?
I don’t know if it was because she loved them that they had so much hold over her. Or if it was just a blind spot.
Maybe that’s why she put what she put in her will, why she managed to both bequeath a giftanda nightmare.
Why desperate has been the defining feature of my last months.
And why I can’t seem to find my footing or figure out how best to move forward—should I go against everything I promised I would never do for the greater good or just…let go of what I wanted to do with my family’s business and hope to do good elsewhere?
Neither seem like good options.
But only one tugs at my heartstrings…and only one propelled me onto Aiden’s doorstep with a marriage contract in hand the night before.
“I should leave,” I murmur, “let you enjoy your day with your family.”
His eyes lock onto mine again, searching. “I think we have more to talk about.”
“It’ll hold,” I prevaricate.
He tilts his head, not breaking eye contact. “I’m not so sure about that.”
“I really should go,” I whisper, desperation bubbling back up.
His fingers tighten around mine. “I’m not so sure I want you to.”
“Aiden.” It’s another whisper. Or maybe a plea.
“Stay,” he says. “Please.”
“I shouldn’t.” But just the wordpleasefrom him has me wavering, an addict ready for her next hit.
“The universe brought us back together,” he says into my ear, the hot puffs of his words glazing my skin. “We shouldn’t waste that.”
My heart starts thudding. And God, I want that so bad.
But…Ishouldn’t.
“Aiden, I?—”
“Oh, Luna!” I jerk, my eyes jumping from Aiden’s to Kathy’s. “I forgot that since Carrie’s husband was called into work and couldn’t make it, we have an extra ticket to Aiden’s game tonight! You’ll come with us, right?”
“I—”
Aiden’s fingers tighten around mine again. “Of course, she will.”
“Oh, great!” She starts chattering about details and I turn to glare at Aiden.
But he touches my cheek, murmurs, “Come watch me tonight, Luns.”
My expression softens, and I nod.
So much for all thoseshouldn’ts.
Eleven
Aiden
My mom is my wingman.
