I stifle a laugh. “One of your exes had ax murderer vibes?” She shakes her head and forces a smile onto her face. “Ignore me. I shouldn’t be bringing you down with my hang ups. Today is all about your first board meeting as Head of Marketing. It’s a Paige day, not a Rowan day.” A fresh wave of nerves washes through me. It’s still weird to hear her say that kind of thing out loud. “You look amazing, by the way. That suit is kickass,” Rowan says. I run my hands down the front of the jacket. “It was a gift from Misha.” Rowan’s expression melts into a dreamy smile. “He really is good to you, isn’t he?” “He promised me he would be,” I say softly. “I guess I’m starting to believe him.” He’ll treat me well even if he never loves me. It’s not a bad deal, but is it enough? What if I bargaine

