ADELINE We pretended that what transpired between us last night was nothing. I took deep breaths in and gave him the details of our contract. No s*x, no clinginess and no meeting before nine. All to which he just accepted without a word. So unfortunately, I don’t own a camera but I can paint as long as there is originality and expression of emotion I’m good to go. I planned on making Croix feel today. I start with something simple though. “You brought me cookies?” Croix looked at me warily. He stared at the basket on the counter. “These are cookies to show that whatever happened last night is just a game and we are cool about it.” I pushed the cookie basket towards him. “Besides I’m trying a new recipe and I want you to have some.” He made an impatient noise. “I don’t have time for

