This Time Around: A Second Chance Romance (Finding Love in Scotland Series Book 2) by Gina Azzi

Author:Gina Azzi [Azzi, Gina]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781733164283
Published: 2019-11-05T18:30:00+00:00

14

Everly

Corey: I know this is your number, Everly. Why aren’t you answering my messages? You know how much it hurts me when you block me out, baby.

Pacing back and forth in front of my bed, I clench my phone in my fist. Why is he messaging me now? Why does he keep popping up at the worst possible times? For over two months, radio silence. And now, two messages in one week. Does he really know where I am? Has he found me?

Fear skates down my spine as I delete his message.

What is he planning if he knows where I am and hasn’t come for me yet? Corey is a sneaky son of a bitch, and prone to theatrics the way he is, he’s playing at something with his stupid messages.

I just don’t know what his angle is.

And the not knowing causes dread to settle over me, shadow all my interactions, and filter into all of my thoughts.

The shrill ringing of my phone has me jumping, cold beads of sweat dotting my hairline, but I sigh in relief when Addison’s face appears on the screen.

“Hey Addi.”

“Top of the mornin’ to ye.”

“That’s Irish, I think. And it’s already afternoon here.”

“Close enough. How are you and the sexy sin you’re knockin’ boots with?”

“You definitely peaked in the nineties.”

Addi chuckles. “What’s happening with Aaron?”

“Things are good. Great really. He’s planning to visit me on tour.”

“Oh wow,” Addison says, her voice cautious like usual. “How do you feel about that?”

“Is that even a serious question?”

“Just be careful, Everly. A lot of things can change in a short amount of time.”

“I know. You’re right. But please, stop with the gloom and doom. Just be my best friend and be happy for me.”

“You’re right. I am happy for you, honestly. I just, I can’t help but worry after everything…”

“I know,” I whisper.

“But enough gloom and doom, I’m calling with the best news ever.” Excitement laces her tone.

“What’s going on?”

“Oh, you know, just some upcoming opportunities you may be interested in.”

“Such as?” I sit on the edge of my bed, nerves ping-ponging around my chest.

“A performance at the Grand Ole Opry.”

“Shut up!” I exclaim, jumping back up. Feeling the grin that splits my face, I laugh as Addi repeats herself. “When? How?”

“Apparently, you’re in high demand. And even taking some time off hasn’t diminished that. November 30. Don’t pass this up, Ev. This is a once in a lifetime.”

I nod, squealing. “Dance party?” I switch our call to FaceTime.

“Duh!”

On screen, Addi and I break out in an impromptu dance party, shaking our asses and celebrating this huge milestone. She’s positively giddy with excitement, infusing me with renewed appreciation for my career choice, for my life, for every sacrifice I had to make to get to this point. The Grand Ole Opry!

“I’ll be there.”

“Good. You shouldn’t let him take anything else away from you.” She collapses in her desk chair. “You haven’t heard from him, have you?”

Damn. How the hell did she know that? “Just a few text messages.

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