Chapter 137

“Did you really think that, after today, I wouldn’t come?”

“No.”

“Is Hallie asleep?”

“She fought some, but I got her down about thirty minutes ago.”

He nodded. “Good. Can I come in?”

Tessa hesitated. She’d yearned to be with Zy for lonely, seemingly endless months, ever since she’d lost her heart to him. She wanted him so badly right now she could cry. But if they crossed this line from friends to lovers, it would change everything. “I don’t know if that’s a good idea.”

“Did you get a new contract today?”

Slowly, she nodded. “Joaquin emailed it to me.”

“Did you sign?”

“Zy…”

“Did you?” He wouldn’t stop, wouldn’t rest, and wouldn’t give up until she answered.

Tessa gave in. “Yes.”

“So did I, first thing this morning. The restrictions keeping us apart are gone.”

“They are, but—”

“There are no more buts, Tessa.”

“How did you know?”

“The bosses told me.”

“Why?” She couldn’t think of a si