CHAPTER 58

The morning after the party, I wake up to the sound of my phone buzzing. I shift out of bed, taking a second to admire Emily next to me, her red hair splayed over the hotel pillow. Last night, we got back from the party late. I know it"s been a lot for her meeting her birth mom and the pressure of finishing her show. I"m so damned proud of her even as I admire her for doing what she needs to even when she"s afraid. It"s one more thing I love about her. I tug on boxer briefs and head out to the balcony to answer the call from my realtor. "What"s up?" I say by way of an answer. "That property you wanted is a go. You ready to make an offer? If you don"t, it"ll go on the market, and there"s no way you"ll get another shot at it." I tug the sliding glass door behind me. It"s what I"ve wanted for ages, and this is m