Jared Page and Joey Seever have a complicated relationship. They’re ex-lovers and former band members who still play together musically on occasion. Whenever Joey needs someone to fill in for a gig, Jared is the one he calls, despite their past history and the fact that Joey hadn’t wanted to take their relationship to the next level -- marriage -- and then cheated on him. Jared still has feelings for Joey even after all these years, though he’s become bitter and resentful.<br><br>The next time Jared fills in for a gig, he finds out that Joey has slept with a band member named Grady. Worse, Joey messed things up by cheating on Grady just like he had with Jared. In the fallout that follows, Jared says and does some things he instantly regrets.<br><br>He knows their friendship is worth saving, and he wants another chance at Joey’s heart, too. But there are things in Joey’s past that keep him running from commitment. Can they mend their relationship? Will Jared be able to convince Joey that love is nothing to fear, and marriage is just music to which to say, “I Do?”

Let the Music Say I Do

I moved with the crowd, dancing with abandon like I hadn&rsquo;t done in a long time, probably since I&rsquo;d broken up with Joey. I decided then and there that I wanted to try again, if he was willing. He was flawed, sure, but so was I. We both deserved a second chance, and maybe a happy ending.


I decided to wait until the event itself was over before approaching him. It was long after the band had finished when I leaned against Joey&rsquo;s SUV, the only vehicle left on this side of the barn. A bright light shone down on me where I waited, propped up against the driver&rsquo;s side door so Joey couldn&rsquo;t miss me when he got there. It was a little chilly, but my coat was warm enough.


I watched Joey walk toward me with his usual swagger. He&rsquo;d taken off his mask and put his hair up in a ponytail to keep it out of the way. He wore a wool coat over his outfit. He slowed his steps when he saw me.


Chapter 13