Page 67 of All I Desire

“Please? Let me talk with Max. We’ll find something for you. Please say you’ll think about it and not sign another contract?” I thread my hands together and make a pleading face for the camera.

“I’ll think about it,” he grumbles.

For the first time in hours, I grin. My mind’s already working overtime to figure out how Damien will fit into the organizational structure of the resort. This makes so much sense and Kate will be overjoyed. I love solving problems.

Get my brother back home, become an aunt, continue dating Matthew. I’ll reach new occupancy goals at the hotel, sell more jewelry, and have some awesome sex with my hot, older boyfriend. Maybe I’ll even become friends with Chloe. I’ll be the cool aunt to her, too.

Sounds like a pretty great life, actually.

“Manic pixie dream girl, my ass,” I mutter aloud.

“Huh?” Damien grunts, looking confused.

“Nothing,” I beam.

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