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

“Please continue,” he said and grabbed my hand.


So I did. I sang the lyrics of his momma’s favorite song while looking right into his eyes. It was the most difficult performance of my life but I did it for Vee. For Vivienne.


Silence enveloped us when the last note toned out. My chest heaved and my throat burned with unshed tears.


“Thank you,” he whispered. “She would have loved it.”


Someone cleared their throat discreetly behind us and we turned to see who it was.


An elderly man dressed in a green fleece jacket with the name of the cemetery printed on the chest stood at a respectful distance. “That was beautiful,” he said. “I truly am sorry to interrupt this privatemoment, but I have to lock the gates.”


“Of course,” I said. “We understand.”


He nodded. “Thank you, gentlemen.” He hesitated a second before continuing. “And I agree. She would have loved it.” Then he walked away.


Chapter 22