Chapter 13

Benedict reacted quickly, his face flushed with lust. A flicker of triumph flashed in Tracy's eyes as she wrapped her arms around his neck. Things were heating up between them on the couch, but suddenly, an image of Tessa's letter flashed through Benedict's mind. Every line she had written echoed again in his head. Without warning, he shoved Tracy aside. He lowered his head to hide the disappointment in his eyes. "I just remembered something I need to do." His steps were unsteady as he stood up. Tracy shouted after him, her voice cracking, "Benedict, so you were lying to me!" He didn't look back. The sound of the front door slamming shut echoed through the house, and Tracy broke down crying. In the bar, the music was deafening. Benedict sat at the counter with a sullen face, his eyes fixed on his glass. Someone recognized him and said, "What are you doing here instead of being home with Tracy? Aren't you two getting married soon?" He said nothing. The guy patted him on the s