Chapter Twenty
Audrey
I rounded the corner, heading into downtown Haven’s Bay. Thea had put me in touch with Julie, an old friend from high school. Julie was ever practical and not prone to drama. I figured it might be nice to grab a bite to eat and relax. I also needed a break from Dallas. Or rather, a break from how confused I felt about him. He’d totally pissed me off this afternoon when he got all high-handed and took the phone from me. I needed to handle Matthew myself. Yet, I also sort of savored how much Dallas cared about it. I kept reminding myself I needed to stay clear-eyed about what was happening with us. It was just an interval in time where we were letting ourselves explore this crazy chemistry between us. It would burn out soon.
I scanned the familiar landscape as I appr
