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Bryna had been thinking about this moment for weeks.
Jude opened the door to his apartment with a smile that took her breath away. s**t. He was gorgeous.
“Bri.” His eyes traveled over her stunning evening gown, and he raised his eyebrows. “I feel a tad underdressed.”
She surveyed him with approval trying to not showcase her eagerness. He was in nice slacks, a button-up, and a silk tie.
“Just a tad.”
“Come in.” He stepped back and let her walk past him into the apartment.
She held her head high, holding on to her illusion of control. She needed to keep her wits about her and not fall for his game. This time it was going to be different. Their relationship and everything that consisted of would be on her terms, and she wasn’t going to be the one left waiting again.
“Where did you
