Dani:
I don’t know what I expected when I put on the outfit. The cowgirl boots, tight jeans, a black crop top, and my usual cowgirl hat and the make-up—but it sure as hell wasn’t Ryan’s reaction.
I walked out of the bedroom, and for a moment, I felt almost like I was playing dress-up. It was a far cry from the paint-covered hoodies and leggings I usually wore around him. I wasn’t sure what kind of impression I was trying to make, but something about the whole "pretend marriage" situation had me stepping into a role I didn’t quite know how to own yet.
Ryan’s eyes snapped to me as soon as I entered the living room, and for a moment, I thought I might forget how to breathe. His lips parted slightly, and I could see how his gaze roamed over me like he was trying to piece together what he sa
