CHOSEN PATH
The morning sun streamed through the hotel curtains, casting a golden glow across the room. Cole's phone buzzed incessantly, pulling him from the remnants of sleep and the dull throb of a hangover. Groaning, he reached for it.
“Hello?” he croaked, wincing at the sound of his voice.
Jade, still groggy in the bed beside him, cracked open her eyes. She squinted at the bright light flooding in and noted the balcony door remained locked, safe from prying eyes.
The last thing she needed was for anyone to see her here, especially with her stepbrother.
“I'll be there in an hour. Stall them as long as you can,” Cole said, his voice low and urgent before he ended the call.
“Work, I guess,” Jade muttered, shifting to sit up.
“Good morning to you too,” Cole shot back, pulling hims
