Briar POV
The food is almost done yet Calob still hasn't arrived. I pray he didn't change his mind and go to Lucy's house. I am so angry that Lucy once again is occupying space in my mind. Everyone is sitting in the living room waiting for dinner to start and instead of my focus being on enjoying our celebration, I'm thinking about that b**ch. Strong arms wrap around my middle and I lean back against Derek's chest.
Just knowing he is here with me helps calm the rage I'm feeling. "Are you alright, my love?" "I will be. I just don't understand why that b**ch can't leave us alone. I am glad Calob doesn't want to be with her, but I have no control over it. I divorced the man for God's sake. I don't want to be with him, and she is still threatening me."
"Unfortunately, people like Lucy aren
