A broken promise. An ill child. A heartbreaking betrayal. And a Christmas miracle that could save a life and a long-lost loveā¦or risk them both.
The day that Shane came back into my life was the day that the sky flew open. His cocky attitude and overinflated ego havenāt changed since high school. Painfully, heās also still as sexy as he was back then. The problem is, he has no idea the effect that heās having on me. Heās the perfect distraction from whatās going on. Until he accidentally meets whatās going on behind the scenes. And then he inadvertently learns my secret. I never wanted him to find out that my life isnāt all sunshine and roses. Itās easier letting him think that. But when my life stands before him, right before Christmas, singing carols beautifully, thereās no denying his care and concern, as much as he tries to. And then he tries too much...and it all falls apart. ***
I have no interest in Amy beyond work, and thatās only because weāre forced to do projects together. Itās not like I can tell anyone what really happened. And with all this holiday merriment going on, itās tough to keep a stiff upper lip. Amy and I were supposed to be together forever, until she broke my heart, but I got over it. Thatās what Iāve been telling myself. Until I see my own eyes one day in a donut shop, and my whole life flashes before me. With two forces of nature working against me, I try my best to do whatās right, but I never know if Iāve chosen wrong, until itās too late. And as I stare at the mistletoe wrapped above the hospital bed, Iām still unsure, until I hear a voice...and it isnāt Santa Claus.
A broken promise. An ill child. A heartbreaking betrayal. And a Christmas miracle that could save a life and a long-lost loveā¦or risk them both.
The day that Shane came back into my life was the day that the sky flew open. His cocky attitude and overinflated ego havenāt changed since high school. Painfully, heās also still as sexy as he was back then. The problem is, he has no idea the effect that heās having on me. Heās the perfect distraction from whatās going on. Until he accidentally meets whatās going on behind the scenes. And then he inadvertently learns my secret. I never wanted him to find out that my life isnāt all sunshine and roses. Itās easier letting him think that. But when my life stands before him, right before Christmas, singing carols beautifully, thereās no denying his care and concern, as much as he tries to. And then he tries too much...and it all falls apart. ***
I have no interest in Amy beyond work, and thatās only because weāre forced to do projects together. Itās not like I can tell anyone what really happened. And with all this holiday merriment going on, itās tough to keep a stiff upper lip. Amy and I were supposed to be together forever, until she broke my heart, but I got over it. Thatās what Iāve been telling myself. Until I see my own eyes one day in a donut shop, and my whole life flashes before me. With two forces of nature working against me, I try my best to do whatās right, but I never know if Iāve chosen wrong, until itās too late. And as I stare at the mistletoe wrapped above the hospital bed, Iām still unsure, until I hear a voice...and it isnāt Santa Claus.