Leaving At Last Chapter 16 With the materials sorted out, we were ready to head back to Sonoma. Before boarding, I hugged my parents and told them, very seriously, “I’m going to make the shop a success.” “Once everything is stable, I’ll bring you over to live with us.” They both smiled. “That’s our girl.
Leaving At Last Chapter 15 Silence hung in the air for a few seconds. Briar raised a hand, removed the towel from his face, and just looked at me. “You knew I was faking. Why did you still come?” “My boyfriend doesn’t know you.” “He was worried, so he came with me to check on
Leaving At Last Chapter 14 He walked over and rested his chin on my shoulder. “Baby, who was here?” “A friend.” For the next week, Auden and I continued our search for materials. What I hadn’t expected was for Briar to call me. I’d changed my number after moving to California. I had no idea
Leaving At Last Chapter 13 “Ever since you and Briar got together in high school, my feelings have been a mess.” “You always needed someone to look after you, and I always saw Briar as this brilliant, untouchable person.” “But somehow, he fell for you.” “I didn’t want to lose you as a friend, but
Leaving At Last Chapter 12 “Just the two of us.” I was about to refuse, but Auden let go of my hand and stepped back. When he smiled, he flashed a pair of sharp canines. “Five minutes.” Briar and I sat in that stairwell again. “When did you get back?” “I tried to find you,
Leaving At Last Chapter 11 But I dragged him to the hospital anyway. “Blair?” I wasn’t surprised to see Briar. This was the best hospital in the city, after all. I paused for only a moment before my composure returned. I smiled at him and pulled Auden forward. “Are you busy right now?” “Could you
Leaving At Last Chapter 10 “My parents are watching.” “Didn’t you say you wanted to make a good impression?” “Yes, Your Highness.” The moment I reached them, my eyes welled up. I hugged my parents and didn’t let go for a long time. Auden gently wiped the tears from my cheeks. I took his hand,
Leaving At Last Chapter 09 She would be back in a few days. He could explain the truth to the patient’s family. He could find a way to get the disciplinary action removed from her record. He still had time. He could slowly earn back her forgiveness. Only by repeating this to himself could he
Leaving At Last Chapter 08 “—I was afraid you’d go straight to the director and resign.” “Blair is different.” “She’s a nurse. One small mistake wouldn’t ruin her career.” “I just didn’t expect the patient’s family to find out.” The moment she heard that, Talia shot to her feet, her eyes red. “Briar, Blair cares
Leaving At Last Chapter 07 An hour and a half later: [Still mad?] [I’ll admit I was wrong, okay?] [I don’t want things to be like this between us.] [Talia said you’re going on a trip. Good. Be safe.] [I’ll pick you up when you get back.] The next day, my parents drove me to