"So yeah, I became the bastard you see now. But don't think you're innocent, Elaine. If you and my family had loved me—just a little—I wouldn't be this person standing in front of you."

Miles let out a bitter laugh, his eyes searing into mine. "And then I heard you and Logan broke up. Do you know how excited I was? I couldn't sleep that night, thinking maybe, just maybe, I'd finally have a shot."

"I didn't care if I was your second choice—or if you didn't love ...