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

I take his hand and he clutches it hard with both hands, as though he’s trying to make sure I won’t pull it away.


“Do you know…” I pause, searching for the right words. “You give me energy. When I get home from work, knowing you’ll be here, smiling at me, it means everything. Even if you’re sleeping, you wrap yourself around me as soon as I lie down. You give me meaning, just by existing. And maybe that’s stupid. I’m sure the experts would say I’m supposed to find meaning within myself, but that’s how I feel. You’re always there as a bright light and that’s kind of incredible for someone who’s literally lived in complete darkness sometimes. I…I don’t want to lose that. So yes. I’m willing to try. Really try. But can we make it work?”


Chapter 13