Lainey leaned against the cool brick exterior of an empty patio. The clubâs bass-heavy music still reverberating in her chest, but it wasnât enough to mask the ache. With arms wrapped tightly around herself, the cold air bit at her face as she tried her hardest to not let the tears fall. Gabrielâs kiss still lingered on her lips. It was so perfectâŠbut now tainted.She had questionsâtoo many questionsâand no answers. âHey, sweetheart, Iâm closing up out here. Can I help you with something?â The voice cut through the haze like a blade. Lainey turned sharply toward the sound. A man stood behind the counter. His presence commanding the room despite the space between them. His dark eyes glittered in the dim light. His lips curved in a slow, dangerous smirk. âOh, Iâm sorryâŠIâI just needed some air.â Lainey said, her tone apologetic. âLost in thought there?â The man responded. âNo. No, Iâm fine.â Lainey replied, her tone becoming more guarded. âFine,â he repeated, his voice low and teasing. âThatâs what everyone says when theyâre alone in the cold.â He stepped out from behind the bar, his movements slow and deliberate. âNameâs Donovan. And you are?â âNone of your business,â she shot back. âFiery, I like that.â he murmured, his eyes gleaming with excitement. âListen sweetheart, call it curiosity butâŠwhat is someone like you doing here with Gabriel?â Lainey stiffened, her stomach twisting. âExcuse me?â Donovanâs smirk widened. His gaze piercing through her. âWe go way back. Used to be pretty good friends before things gotâŠcomplicated.â Her pulse quickened, but she kept her expression neutral. His dark eyes flicked over her, studying her reaction. âEver heard the name Odessa?â Lainey clenched her jaw. Her breath catching in her throat. âYou know her donât you? Sage & Coveâs sister?â Laineyâs head spun. She knew of Odessa, but she was always just a distant figure, a name that occasionally came up in casual conversation about family drama. âWhat about her?â Lainey demanded. âWow,â Donovan drawled, tilting his head. âHe really didn't tell you, did he? Not even a hint?â He paused a moment. âOdessa is his ex-fiancee. The mother of his two daughters?â Laineyâs breath hitched. Her chest became tight as her mind scrambled to process his words. âWhat..?â âTwo daughters,â he repeated, âthe oldest has to be somewhere around 3â-Gabrielâs little mini me. The youngest is a year old, I believe? Beautiful little girl, looks just like her mother.â Donovan trailed off. âI donât understand why youâre telling me all of thisâŠâ Laineyâs voice shook. âBecause you deserve to know the truth, sweetheart,â Donovan said softly. âGabriel has always been good at hiding things. He does a really good job at pretending to be this perfect, charming man.â Her stomach churned. âYou deserve better than secrets and lies. You deserve a man who will fight for you. A man who will worship you.â Laineyâs jaw clenched. She could feel her face beginning to heat up, as tears started to burn her eyes again. âI donât even know who you areâŠâ She snapped. His smirk grew, his gaze locking onto hers as he leaned in closely. âYou know enough,â his voice thick and dripping like honey as he whispered in her ear. âAnd if you want to know more, you know where to find me, sweetheart.â He turned, his retreat deliberate, leaving her standing in the cold once more, alone. Donovanâs words echoed in Laineyâs head. This wasnât the story she thought she was part of. A love triangle she didnât know existed.
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