Marshal "No, no..." Sami's words trail away as she shakes her head. It's been a little over three months since the incident at the bar and seeing the hurt in Sami's expression and the tears on her cheeks, I know I made the wrong choice that night. I won't do the same tonight. The bourbon burns as I take a long sip. The alcohol doesn't dull her pain, but it helps calm my rage at myself and her no-good asshole ex. Ex as in she left her engagement ring on the kitchen counter of her condo before coming here. Even half-wasted, Sami is adorable. I love the way her long, wavy hair becomes curly in the summer's heat. She hates it. She always has, but I can't stop myself from reaching out and tweaking a long chestnut curl, just to watch it bounce. "Stop it!" she says, pulling away and la

