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“Walked Through Hell”

-Anson SeabraChapter OneKendallDay 1I wheel e suitcases down the hallway and place them by the front door I’ today and tomorroith etaway in any sense, but rather the co to honeyetting it ready He’s on his way to pick me up now

Not that I’ve ever ad as I can remember Even if he’s never been able to hold a conversation withattraction Maybe this weekend will be different or at least that’s what I hope, but Ryan openly despises me I’ve dealt with him over the years because Carade school

Ryan treatson a silver platter While there’s truth in it, there’s more to me than my family’s money or the way I look I didn’t choose nificant inheritance fro s I have zero control over

In a feeeks, Cami will marry Ryan’s best friend, Eli Because Eli wants to make it a honeymoon to remember, he asked me to help decorate and stock the cabin with all her favorite things before they arrive Somehow, the two of them convinced Ryan to joinhe’s a doctor with a packed schedule, I’

While trying to keep busy, I go throughEli requested—chocolate, extra Christh booze to last teeks I just hope it all fits in Ryan’s Range Rover because I went overboard, but I’d do anything to ical

Just as I finish double-checking my list, y soars through me

Ryan: I’ll be there in fifteen Got stuck in so ht alone will allow me to prove that I’ he’s a St James, he understands what it’s like to be raised by an elite falam He’s humble and wanted a different life, another reason he went to medical school

Regardless of our differences, we’re going to have to find a happy medium this weekend because he’s the best man, and I’ to spend tiether, even if he’s the definition of stubborn

I’ets here to calrab one of my favorite bottles of Merlot and set it next to my suitcases, then text Cami as I wait

Kendall: Your brother’s on his wayCami: OMG! Hopefully, you two don’tas he’s on his best behavior, I think we’ll be perfectly fineCami: If he’s a dickhead, let h because Ca back and forth, I hear a vehicle outside, then a hard knock on the door

Kendall: He’s here I’ll let you knoe make it to the cabinCami: Perfect! I hope the three-hour drive isn’t too painful Pee before you leave! Ryan hates stoppingKendall: NotedAfter tuckingthe door open Ryan’s wearing a heavy jacket and slacks His hair is h it

“Kendall,” he says ravelly tone, and my panties nearly melt off my body I have to force ood

Thankfully, confidence is one ofdeal I smile and ain Oh, coo”

I step aside, giving hilances around, and his eyes widen at the pile When I told Eli I was born to decorate and plan for this honeymoon, I meant it

“You’re not serious” He turns to me

I play stupid, though I knohat he’s referring to “Whatcha mean?”

He huffs like I’ve lost my damn mind “Two oversized suitcases plus all of this? There’s no way it’s going to fit How many clothes do you need for two days?”