Regret Came Too Late

"Come on. Let's step outside. There's something I need to talk to you about," Ethan said.

Grace jerked her hand away from his.

Yancey's brow twitched, then his mouth curled into a smirk. "Liam filled me in. He said you've been all messed up over my wedding and that I should keep an eye on you. Grace, you're a grown adult. Can't you deal with this like everyone else?"

Grace drew a slow breath. Somehow, she could sense Ethan's eyes on her. They were not warm, just piercing-like he was studying her.

"Are you done? Don't flatter yourself. You think I'd lose it just because you're getting married? What kind of delusion is that?"

But Yancey was sure her recent behavior was just her being overwhelmed. Before she could react, he pulled her close by the waist.

"That's it. After your shift, we're going to see a psychiatrist," he said.

Grace snapped. She kneed him right where it hurt most.

Yancey hunched over in agony, his face going pale as he cried out, "Grace!"

when her gaze met Ethan's. She had just made a scene with Yancey in front of the Hendersons. There was no

wasn't intentional.

a presence like no one else. Any excuse would sound flimsy

finally broke eye contact, his gaze lowering as he said, "Go

her sentence, but at least it was just the records room. She bobbed her head. "I'm on

Grace

was gone, only Ethan and Yancey remained in the office. Yancey, his face pale, pushed himself upright, still grasping for a way to take a jab at her. "Ethan, I'll take her to a psychiatrist

before him and asked flatly, "You really think you're

mind. Something in the question must have triggered it. Before he could stop himself, the words were out. "I slept with

room, absolute and suffocating, like someone had hit the mute button

Ethan, whose presence felt crushing. But

childhood sweethearts, and things got intense between us. I failed her." He added, his fists

question served as a pointed reminder that Ethan had

was Druville's most distinguished man.

of Grace so crudely, but the bitter thoughts spilled out before