Impulsive Vow to an Enigmatic Husband

Chapter 1646

Skyler wasn’t surprised that Zavier had a thing for girls bursting with energy.

The girl sent tennis ball after tennis ball flying across the court, rapidly emptying a small cart. Wiping sweat from her brow with a towel, she then turned to look at Skyler. Her gaze was part appraisal, part disdain. “Skyler? From Southern Port?”

“Yeah, Skyler replied.

“Play tennis much?” The girl, Desiree, questioned with a hint of challenge.

Back home, the Blues had always emphasized the arts over athletics. Skyler could paint, play piano, and recite poetry like a pro, but sports? Not so much. “Nope,” she admitted.

Desiree swung her racket and smacked another ball served up by the machine. “Tennis isn’t exactly a high-roller’s game. A few private lessons outside, and you’re set. What, a couple hundred bucks a pop? Your folks can’t spare that?”

A couple hundred bucks. That was a month’s living expenses for many folks.e2

she didn’t

racket, sauntering closer with deliberate steps. “Heard you’re engaged to Zavier?”

“That’s right.”

Desiree’s heart, making her eyes flash with hurt. “So what if you’re

anything,” Skyler

wasn’t buying it. “You don’t think so? Skyler,

Skyler cut

almost said yes; the word was on the tip of her tongue but got swallowed back down. She’d been chasing Zavier since freshman year, and now, as a senior, everyone thought they were an

should know the engagement is just family pressure. He’s made it clear

seized on that. “He said he

Skyler

more. In a flash, she grabbed Skyler’s chin. “Listen, Skyler, Zavier is out of your league.

was usually the peaceable type, but even she had her limits. She pushed Desiree away. “If you want Zavier, he’s all yours. But if you try any dirty tricks on me,