LAKE

For once in my life, I did something right, leaving Winston Global to be with my wife and what I valued the most. What I shared with Maverick was more than just a contract marriage anymore, or lust, or sex. It was special.

I looked at my sleeping woman. Despite what my father put her through, she chose her peace, and I admired her for that. I grabbed my phone from my jeans. I was about to text Linden when I saw a message from Cooper.

Yes, Cooper and I exchanged messages. I ...