DAWN.He looks so good.Damn him for looking so well!"Princess. " He gives me a small smile, taking long strides across the room to get to me before pulling me flushed against his chest, one arm around my waist while the other goes to my head, pressing it tightly against his warmth. "Fuck, I miss you so much. "Pulling away from his embrace, I stare up at him with a frown. "You're in Las Vegas, how?"I ask and he chuckles before casually throwing himself on the bed, staring up at me with his left leg crossed over the right one. "A little surprise. "He shrugs, and I raise my brows at him. "You mean you knew you were coming here, but you said no?"He nods with a bright smile, seeming obviously proud of himself whereas I'm mad as fuck. "Okay, I get you wanted to surprise me, but does that also justify you not replying to my texts?""No, and that was a prank I pulled. I was busy, Dawn. "You girl, are in a rel

DAWN.  "God! You look so breathtaking!" Joanne smiles widely at me as I walk into the living room and I give her a forced one of mine, trying so hard to stop my mind from replaying the unfortunate event that just happened back there.  "Dawn, you okay?" Joanne's voice snaps me out of my thoughts and I raise my gaze to meet hers, chuckling at the frown that covers her face as she stares at me in confusion.  "I am; I probably kept you guys waiting for so long. Couldn't decide on what to wear, I'm so sorry. " I tell her, walking up to her to move beside her, and she shakes her head before doing a takeover of the green dress I'm putting on. Her brows raised. "Well, you definitely came out with something good. Glad you took your time. Others are out, may we, your highness?" She playfully stretches her hand forward, bending her legs slightly with her head dropped in a low bow and I can't help the laugh that slips off my

RYDER. In life, there are always situations that you can't control no matter how hard you try. No matter how thoughtful, shrewd, cunny, or observative you think you are; there are situations that you will have no control over. One of those dilemmas happens to be the one that just took place earlier. My fight with Dawn. I know I'm being despicable by doing this, but what I don't understand is why the fuck she's still here? The only reason she ever thought of leaving Washington was because I fucked things up, and now that I've mended things back, and we are back together— I do not see a reason why she shouldn't be back in that city with me? But, of course. It's Dawn. Of course, she wouldn't listen to me. She barely does. Which is why I'm here, waiting for her to come back to this place because I'm not about to lose my girl over a shitty disagreement.

*FOUR DAYS PRIOR TO PRESENT-DAY* *IN DAWN'S POV* He grabs hold of my arm, forcefully turning me in my stand to come into his view, and I scowl at him, as I try to jerk my hand from his grip.  "What the fuck do you want from me? Let go of me!" I snap at Elijah who lifts his brows at me, his grip on my arm getting tighter, and I bite down on my lips to suppress the wince that's trying to slip through my lips.  "What the fuck is wrong with you?" He questions, taking another step closer, and my gaze moves down to the small movement; cautious of the fact that he's getting closer to me. "You kiss me one day, and then you completely ignore me the next! The fuck is wrong with what? Do I look like a fucking toy you can play around with as you wish? This shit has got to fucking stop!" He growls, shaking me violently, and I shake my head, regretting not slamming the door on his fucking face the moment his face showed up. And I would have. If he hasn't

DAWN.  I let out a breath I didn't realize I was holding as I settle back in the car seat, my eyes moving across the vicinity with the strange feeling bubbling through me.  I don't know why I feel like this, but it's like someone is watching me or something? My phone vibrates against the skin of my lap, and I flinch, startled as I stare down at the small device.  "Are you okay?" Ryder chuckles as he gets into his car, and I shake my head with a small smile on my face before saying, "Yes, I am. I spaced out for a while. " "Why? Is it too much for you to handle? I know going back there after years of being away might be too much, and it's alright if you are not yet ready to show for much. " You see? This is why I love this man so fucking much! He understands me more than anyone else does, and I don't think I can ever stop my feelings for him. I don't even want to.  He clearly stated that he needed me b