Madilyn Lasher

"Why did you drag me out here," I asked, folding my arms across my chest.
"I think I have a way where we can solve both of our problems," he began. "I'm proposing that you be my future bride, and in exchange, I will help fund your research department and your parent's shop however I can."
"Okay, but why me? I mean, you have a horde of women pursuing you. Why not just date one of them?" I asked
"Because they actually want to marry me. You are…decent enough to get the job done," he said with a snide smile on his face.
"We are going to have to work on your complementing skills, I see," I muttered.
"Look, are you in or not?" Grey demanded.
I sighed. There wasn't much of a downside to taking the deal. If anything went wrong, I could always pull out of it, right?
I nodded, "I'm in."

Fake Bride for the Last Bachelor was created by Madilyn Lasher, an eGlobal Creative Publishing Signed Author.

Fake Bride for the Last Bachelor

True to his word, Grey let me pick the next date idea. I stood at the trailhead to my favorite hiking spot, waiting for Grey to pull up. My mother had dropped me off earlier, stating she was visiting a friend down the way. But in reality I could tell she was worried about me. I had been quiet when I returned from shopping with Grey.


She didn't push it though as she listened to me complain about my stress at school. When we entered the parking area, she stopped me before I left the car.


"Darling, is everything alright? You seem quieter than usual. Is it that man?" my mother asked.


I smiled at her, "I'm fine mama. You know I wouldn't let a man get me down." I gave her a reassuring wink before exiting the car.


Pulling up a few minutes later, Grey got out of his car and walked toward me. He was wearing jeans and what looked like brand-new hiking boots. He had a long-sleeved blue shirt and a black beanie covering his head.


Chapter 20: Sandwiches and Secrets