Chapter 5
Rossie stood beneath the wedding arch in view of the Eiffel Tower, and her lips still trembled from Stephano's kiss.
No one had ever made her blood hum like this. Ever. But he let her go and turned away from her.
For a second, the cold air of his departure slapped her face with a light wind, but she swallowed and it was gone.
She opened her arms to her friend for a hug. “Clara, I’m sorry I’m ditching you in Paris. I didn’t plan to do this. Be careful by yourself.”
Clara patted Rossie’s back. “Rossie, if you need me, you know where to find me. I’ll figure out how to get to Avce from here, even if I have to walk.”
A small laugh escaped her lips. This was too much. Rossie let go as she said, “I’ll be fine. Thank you for being my friend.”
Clara lifted her hand to her ear. “And
