Nadia's POV

Life with Vance had gradually gone from manageable to enjoyable. When I agreed to the fresh start, putting the old stuff behind us, I also promised myself to live life to the fullest, at least, until what is bound to happen happens.

I'm just going to go ahead and act like I don't see all the stuff he does that bothers me. It's a very crooked route to having my peace of mind, but it's one I was willing to take.

“Talia, Talia.” I heard him say one night after he had fallen asleep cuddling on me.

His voice was quite muffled so I had no doubt that...