Chapter 11
Mara's POV
Three weeks had passed since we'd torn up the contract. Three perfect weeks of waking up in his arms, having him inside me whenever we wanted, saying "I love you" without fear.
I was at his apartment, making coffee, when his phone buzzed on the counter. I glanced at it automatically—and froze.
**Message from "Sarah": "Can't wait for tomorrow night. It's been too long. Miss you."**
My stomach dropped. I picked up the phone, scrolling through their conversation with shaking hands.
Plans for dinner. She said she "missed him so much." Him saying they needed to talk.
Tomorrow. While I was supposed to be working late.
The front door opened. Ethan walked in, fresh from the gym, and stopped when he saw me holding his phone.
"Mara—"
"Who's Sarah?" My voice was surpri
