Riding Into Love. Nicki Night

continued to her room and flopped onto the bed. “I just wish you would have picked up the phone or told me face-to-face. I think I deserved more than a text.”

      James was silent for a few moments and then said, “I guess that wasn’t the best way to do it.”

      “Well. It’s done now.” Alana wanted to tell him not to do the same thing with his current girlfriend. She also wanted him to know that she was over the whole thing and the best way to do that was to remain unaffected. “Take care, James. I wish you the best.” She thought that telling him to have a good life would make her seem bitter.

      “Alana!” She heard James yell just as she was about to end the call.

      “Yes?”

      “Maybe we should meet so we can talk.”

      “Thanks, but that won’t be necessary.” It’s too late. Alana ended the call.

      This interaction was confirmation for Alana. James had been a walking red flag that she had blatantly ignored, but she was no longer upset with him. In fact, she was grateful for the lesson. She would only give her all to the man who proved he deserved it.

      Despite her proclamation, Drew’s words still taunted her throughout the rest of that day.

      I’m coming back for you. She recalled his husky voice when he’d said those words and a slight shiver squiggled down her spine.