Alexandria

I slipped into the limousine, let out an exaggerated breath, and collapsed against the seat.

"I'm not going to lie," Patrick said as the car began to move, "I expected a bigger smile. Someone isn't doing his job. Maybe I should have gotten you a vibrator instead?"

I shook my head. "Thank you, Pat. I-I..." Though I did my best to stop them, tears bubbled to the surface.

Breathe in and out...breathe in and out...

The words repeated in my ...