Sage I sip my wine and lean back on my couch as I scroll through a couple of channels. It's been a long day, and I'm glad that it's finally over. In between meeting with clients and running around, I've only thought about Priest and Smiley. I feel like I've been put through the wringer today. The cherry on top was when I walked into Tariq's office and found him with Priest. For a moment after we stepped into the garage, I felt like we've hit a pivotal moment. But of course, I'm an i***t because it was all in my head. One minute he's tender, then he has no problem pawning me off to his cousin. And I have no one to blame but myself for hoping. I startle from my thoughts when the sound of my doorbell resounds through the room. Rising from my seat, I straighten my loose t-shirt and flannel