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  “Then what’s the problem?”

  She ran her fingers through her hair. “It’s not that simple.”

  “He lied to you. I’m sure he was fucking his girlfriend the entire time, using you on the side when he wasn’t satisfied. I hate to be blunt about it. Men are pigs, Alex. He wasted two months of your life, praying on your naivety while he played you. He doesn’t love you, not like I do. I admit I’m hurt you ended up with some other guy so quickly, but…this happened because of me and I accept that responsibility. I’ll give you time to come back to me.”

  “What?” she asked in surprised.

  “Come back to New York with me and get adjusted. When you’re feeling more comfortable, I would like to work on our relationship…when you’re over him, of course.”

  “Paul, I just said I’m not coming back. A relationship between us…I don’t know. It’s too soon.”

  “You said your aunt needs help with the fields while she isn’t feeling well. When she’s back on her feet, she won’t need you anymore. And you certainly don’t need to go to school when you’re already an amazing nurse, despite what you may think. Then we’ll go back to New York.”

  “What do you mean we?”

  “I’m staying here, Alex. I’m not leaving you again.”

  “What about your job?”

  “I quit,” he said simply. “You forget how well I know you. I knew this was how you’d react. I’ll stick around as long as you want. When we’re ready, we’ll go home.”

  She was speechless. “Paul…”

  “You’re the one, Alex. I’m not letting you get away again. I’ll do whatever it takes.”

  Alexandra leaned back in her chair, unsure what to say or do. Her life had been turned upside down by Paul’s declaration. The fact that he hadn’t cheated on her in the way she imagined, and the revelation that she had caused the situation to arise changed everything. But that didn’t make her life any easier. It only made it more complicated.

  The story continues….

  Then Came

  Indecision

  (Book Two of the Southern Love Series)

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  About the Author

  E. L. Todd was raised in California where she attended California State University, Stanislaus and received her bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, then continued onto her master’s degree in education. While she considers science to be interesting, her true passion is writing. She is also the author of the Soul Saga Trilogy, The Alpha Series, and her bestselling novel, Only For You, the first installment of the Forever and Always Series. She is also an assistant editor at Final-Edits.com.

  By E. L. Todd

  Soul Catcher

  (Book One of the Soul Saga)

  Soul Binder

  (Book Two of the Soul Saga)

  Soul Relenter

  (Book Three of the Soul Saga)

  Only For You

  (Book One of the Forever and Always Series)

  Forever and Always

  (Book Two of the Forever and Always Series)

  Edge of Love

  (Book Three of the Forever and Always Series)

  Force of Love

  (Book Four in the Forever and Always Series)

  Fight for Love

  (Book Five in the Forever and Always Series)

  Lover’s Roulette

  (Book Six in the Forever and Always Series)

  Happily Ever After

  (Book Seven of the Forever and Always Series)

  Sadie

  (Book One of the Alpha Series

  Elisa

  (Book Two of the Alpha Series)

  Connected by the Sea

  (Book One of the Hawaiian Crush Series)

  Breaking Through the Waves

  (Book Two of the Hawaiian Crush Series)

  Connected by the Tide

  (Book Three of the Hawaiian Crush Series)

  Taking the Plunge

  (Book Four of the Hawaiian Crush Series)