*Aiden*
I stood at the window of my office, staring out at the city below. My fingers tapped restlessly against the glass, a rhythm that matched my racing thoughts. Yesterday had been a whirlwind, a frustrating chase that led nowhere.
I had always prided myself on the fact that I could have anything I wanted. But this woman had proved to me that I couldn't have everything after all. Why was she so damn elusive anyway? If I didn't know any better, I'd think she wanted nothing to do with me.
It was maddening how she'd slipped away, leaving nothing but questions and an ache I couldn't shake. I'd spent the entire day yesterday following what I thought was a solid lead, only to end up in a dingy cabin facing a ... big-boned stranger.
The woman who greeted me couldn't have been further from
