After he left the jewelry store, Caden knew he had to find Mallory.

We need to talk, he texted her. Can we meet somewhere? Breakfast, maybe?

A moment later his phone buzzed. Sure. Where would you like to meet?

Caden thought for a moment. The North Pole Resort, in the restaurant?

I’ll be there in five.

Caden slid into his car and started the engine, then headed out of town, headed toward The North Pole Resort. It was expensive, so he knew she wouldn’t say no. But it was also public, so she couldn’t yell at him and make a scene, unless she wanted the whole town to know.

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