She Missed Her Last Chance

Loree Koester got hurt over and over by her dream guy—Harvey Geake—while I dragged her up from nothing to a damn fortune.

Ten years later, she stood at my proposal, eyes full of tears, and said yes.

Then she ditched our wedding ninety-eight times. Every time, same excuse—Harvey threatening to kill himself.

On the ninety-ninth, she didn't even hesitate. Left our friends, our family—hell, left her ring on the floor.

"Rowan, just wait a little longer. Two hours. I'll deal with Harvey and come right back."

I'd already waited ten years.

I wasn't waiting two more hours.