COHEN

I was being stupid.

I sat in the front passenger seat of the SUV with Lance driving and Ellie in the back.

Why was I bringing her with me?

Last night I barely slept a wink, and I knew Ellie hadn’t either. We’d laid next to each other like two frozen corpses, barely breathing and doing our d*mndest not to touch.

It had been the single most awkward experience in my life.

I’d gotten up extra early to avoid blending our morning routines any ...