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I stepped out of bed.
I would explore this unfamiliar place that was supposedly mine—my new golden cage.
Stop.
This was my life. Just because it didn’t pan out exactly as planned—or at all, I wouldn’t let that get me down.
“To be happy, you need to allow yourself to be.”
Wasn’t he a smart-ass?
Even though, if I was perfectly honest, my weeks in Ireland hadn’t been so hot either.
I’d felt more alone than ever.
I’d been miserable.
And I’d missed Gabe something fierce.
But fuck his antiquated Mafia traditions.
And fuck happiness.
If a life without love was my destiny, I would make Gabe at least as miserable as I was.
“Damn it, Gabe,” I muttered, my heart aching with desperation. “Why couldn’t you, instead of forgetting to put on a damn condom, just fall head over heels in love with me?”
As I did.
The floor felt cold against my bare feet.
I hesitated at the bedroom door, my heart pounding in my chest. Was I really ready to accept this life?
The house is yours now.
I swallowed hard, then stepped out into the hall, my footsteps echoing softly as I made my way downstairs.
The scent of something delicious and homey wafted through the air and led me straight to the kitchen. My stomach growled, but at the same time, there was this knot. Was I ready to face Gabe’s mother again?
Only one way to find out.
I stepped into the kitchen.
Gabe’s mother had her back to me but turned around immediately.
“Ah, Sophie,” she greeted me, and her eyes held a glimmer of amusement, but her warm smile seemed genuine.
What did I expect?
The last time we met, she’d seen me climb down from the deck with a makeshift rope out of bed linens as if I starred in the role of some bad movie escapee.
And then wrestle in the grass with her son like in a bad porn movie.
But despite the awkwardness, her attitude was friendly, so I relaxed.
“I’m so glad to have another woman in the house. It’s been far too long since I’ve had any female company.”
My cheeks flushed with embarrassment, and I couldn’t help but feel uneasy. “Thank you,” I mumbled.
