Chapter 34 : Velvet & Leather

Making my way back to Allegra’s, I kept thinking over the conversation with James. The last time I cried as much as I was right now was when my mother died, and I thought that was going to be the most painful thing I would ever experience.

Now, I wasn’t sure that was the case.

I had left James’ office under the notion we couldn’t ever be together. He made it clear he wanted to wait until Tally was okay with everything. However, that wasn’t going to work for me.

She would never be okay with us being together.

Opening Allegra’s door, I stepped inside and was met with laughter. The sound of the man’s voice wasn’t one I recognized, and I suddenly felt bad about intruding and not letting her know I was on my way back.

“Becca!” Allegra exclaimed with a smile. “You’re back so soon?”

“Uh–yeah,” I replied, giving her a half smile. “Turns out things won’t be worked out.”