When workaholic Lawrence Weller walks in on the aftermath of his fiancé Frankie cheating on him, his world shatters. Frankie’s the love of his life, the only person he’s ever trusted, and the betrayal leaves him devastated.<br><br>Franklin Ennis makes a huge mistake he regrets deeply before it’s even over. He pleads for a second chance, willing to do whatever it takes to save their relationship.<br><br>A love that deep doesn’t just stop, so Lawrence agrees to try. But mistakes don’t happen in a vacuum. Are they both willing to own up to their part? Will their love be enough to repair what was crushed? Can trust once broken be rebuilt?

Regaining Trust

“Hey. Shhh.” He takes my hand and lays it on his chest. “Breathe with me.”


The rise and fall of his chest are steady, like the gently rolling waves on the ocean on a warm summer’s day.


The heartbeat underneath my palm is steady. Never falters, going, going, going as to let me know it’s still there. Gradually, I relax, focusing only on the movement of his chest and the faint sound of his breathing until my heart finally stops rabbiting in my chest. Until I’m finally able to open my eyes again.


“Freaking out. For yelling. I had no idea. I’m like a fucking addict.”


“No, you’re not. You’re a responsible person. You take things seriously and never try to avoid your duties. You have the strongest work ethic of anyone I’ve ever known. And that’s a good thing.”


Chapter 14