"A story? Oh, you mean for the dating thing? I suppose so." His voice carries a weary tone, triggering an unexpected wave of sympathy. Don’t pity him. He’s the one who scorched everything around him. It’s not your fault.I can’t help but contrast the person he is now with the one he used to be—unsmi
LillyThe car ride from the plane is tense. Michael broods more with every passing mile on the road that locals call the Stretch. We finally pass Montauk village, then head out toward the lighthouse and the water. We pass the right-hand turn that would lead to the Bonell house, and Michael looks awa
Amora nears. “Michael, hi. It’s so nice to see you.” Her voice is cultured and composed. Michael pulls me more tightly against him.“Amora.” Michael gives a short nod. His whole body is taut. If this is how he’s going to act all week, it’s going to be a long wedding.“Oh, Lilly. Nice to see you agai
His face is hard. “You wouldn’t understand,” he bites out, and I rear back.“Yeah, and why not?”“You’re not part of this world, Lilly. You don’t get it.” His words are harsh and I’m reeling. This is how I felt at nineteen and twenty-four, rubbing elbows with his parents’ friends who would never acc
MichaelGreat job, asshole. My words seem to spill out without thought when I’m around Lilly, and it’s electrifying and horrifying all at once. She gets under my skin like no one else. She always has. I take a sip of the whiskey I found in the hotel minibar and hope for the second time that it’s cos
LillyMichael is tense and quiet as we head to the party on the outdoor deck. He looks beautiful, even brooding. The black and white of his clothes set off the tan perfection of his jaw. And why is he so tan? Does he still surf every weekend in Montauk? All those years ago, it was his passion. I too
That’s depressing as hell. I don’t say that, though. Michael was ready to give up his chance at happiness for a sham of a marriage. I will never understand, but I can help him. For Levi, you softhearted idiot. He most definitely does not deserve this, but my brother would want me to help him.I slip
Henry makes a disgusted noise in his throat. “It’s costing me way too much money. At least if she were marrying Bonell, he would have paid for it.”Lovely.Before anyone can respond, another man joins us.“Michael, buddy, nice to see you.” The man’s voice is hale and hearty, like his appearance, but