Page 396 of Dark Love

“Because you can’t sleep, and it’s the right thing to do.” He looks so genuine… just good in the way few people are today.

“Do you always do the right thing?”

“Most of the time.” Max’s lips tip up into a naughty smirk.

Bleeding—But Not To Death!

Dahlia

Why haven’t doctors figured out a way to stop cramps? This should be on the top of someone’s list. They could sell millions of pills every month if doctors could just make them disappear. I squeeze my pillow to my abdomen.

There’s no way I’m going to work today. The pain is just too intense.

Me: Hey there. I just wanted to let you know I won’t be into work today.

Adonis: No problem. I’ll arrange for coverage. Is everything alright?

He’s so sweet.

Me: Just feeling a little under the weather.

Adonis: Anything I can do?

Mindy was right. He cares about his staff.

Me: I’m all set, but thanks.

Adonis: Let me know if you need the rest of the week off.

Staying in bed until my period is over sounds like a dream, but it’s not practical.

Me: Will do.

Adonis: Feel Better!

I wish it was that easy. Nothing ever seems to help. Not even eating—

Dinner!

Vex! Oh no, he was supposed to pick me up tomorrow after work. There’s no way I can plaster a smile on my face and have dinner with him.

Me: Sorry, I need to cancel dinner.

Vex: Why?

There’s absolutely no way I’m telling him the truth. I’d die.

Me: I’m not feeling well today.

There, that sounded okay.

Vex: What’s wrong? I’ll have a doctor right there.

No!

No!

That’s not what he was supposed to say. A normal guy says, hope you feel better, then runs away. I should have known Vex doesn’t do normal.

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