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Tonight was…
Perfect.
More than I ever expected and Warren was….
“I had an amazing time,” I say softly. “Thank you. For everything. The dress, the jewelry, the car… I mean, I don’t even have words for how—”
“Unlock your door.”
His voice cuts in. Sharp. Commanding.
He hands me my clutch he was holding.
My heart stutters.
I blink. “Oh. Right.”
Ifumble for my keys, fingers clumsy with nerves. The lock clicks.
I turn back to him.
“I just wanted to say I really appreciate—”
He leans in.
My heart leaps and I don’t think. I just move.
My lips press against his. Soft. Grateful. Hopeful.
But he doesn’t kiss me back.
His body stays still.
My heart stalls.
Oh God.
I pull away like I’ve been burned, breath catching in my throat, but he doesn’t react.
Doesn’t flinch.
Just reaches past me and opens the door.
The air leaves my lungs.
He wasn’t leaning in tokiss me.
He was justopening the door.
Chapter fifteen
War
She moves like she’s been struck.
Eyes wide. Lips parted.
A single beat of silence passes as she realizes what she’s done—
