Elena went several days without seeing Marcus and assumed he had finally given up.
Then, on a rainy afternoon, he appeared at the front desk of Everhome Inn with a suitcase, clearly intending to stay.
"I need a room."
He stared at her without blinking, his expression intense.
Elena didn't even look up.
"We're full."
Marcus refused to move.
"Ellie, you really won't give me even one chance?"
Elena finally raised her eyes.
Her tone was cool.
"I've already made myself clear. An ex stays an ex."
Marcus went pale.
Still, he stood there, refusing to leave.
Behind the desk, Casey rolled her eyes and muttered, "He's copying Mr. Stone's old trick."
Unfortunately for Elena, Marcus's face and build were more than enough to attract attention.
He was tall, long-legged, and strikingly hand
