What do you do when your past comes knocking? Six hundred and ninety-five days. That’s how long it’s been since Jude’s fiancé broke off their engagement. With the help of his brother and his all-encompassing love for music, Jude glued the broken pieces of his heart back together, but when his ex shows up on his doorstep late one evening, Jude fears it will fall apart again. Two years ago, Vincent made a terrible mistake. He left the love of his life for stupid, ill-advised reasons. It took a traumatic event to bring what was truly important in his life into focus. Older and wiser, he’s now ready to do whatever it takes to win Jude back. Their chemistry is as explosive as ever, but will they be able to work through the real issues? Can trust once broken be rebuilt?

Promise Me We'll Be Okay

“What happens now?” I asked, but kept playing.


“Now I beg your forgiveness and then we find a way to rebuild our relationship.”


He sighed. “I’m sure it won’t be easy. But I’m more than willing to do the work.” After a moment’s silence, he added, “Whatever it takes.”


I nodded and transitioned into another song and another. He never took his hand off my leg. His breath was warm against my thigh and caused me to shudder.


“I’ve missed your playing,” he whispered. “No one can play like you.”


I tried to force the thought out of my head. If I was going to give him—and our relationship—another chance, I couldn’t hold on to my hurt. But great sex and a confession of love weren’t enough to make itgo away. I needed answers. Explanations.


Chapter 14