Chapter Eighteen

He blinked and then looked a little sheepish. “Okay, I get it. I’m an immature, egotistical man. The male ego is obviously a fragile creature. I think we can agree on that. Yes, it occurred to me to get a little of mine back on her by showing up with a gorgeous, stunning woman. Sue me. I even hatched the whole engagement scheme complete with the ring because I figured it was the best way to get them all off my back.” Damon said. 

Her shoulders shook and she closed her eyes. The man was nothing if not honest. 

She had to give him that much.

“Wendy, look at me, please.” he said. 

His entreating tone had her turning once more to stare into those intense dark eyes. He looked earnest, and he looked…..worried.

“I didn’t do any of this to hurt you, I swear. I thought if I just came out and asked you to do me this favor, you’d have never agreed to come with me, even with the promise of listening to your