A few hours ago...

Ivy’s POV

I glanced around the large hotel room, and the peach dress I was to wear was laid out on the bed. It was a beautiful fabric with sparkles that shimmered in the dark.

I caressed the soft material, and a small smile tugged at the corner of my lips. Asher had bought the dress for me.

The night he bought it, he had given me flowers, whispered sweet words in my ear, and made love to me like it was our last night together. Oh, and he had made promises!

I giggled to myself. Today was date night. He called it “new beginnings.” We...