Chapter 40. The Birthday Girl

Lake POV

For once in my life, I did something right, leaving Winston Global to be with my wife and what I valued the most. What I shared with Maverick was more than just a contract marriage anymore, or lust, or sex. It was special.

I looked at my sleeping woman. Despite what my father put her through, she chose her peace, and I admired her for that. I grabbed my phone from my jeans. I was about to text Linden when I saw a message from Cooper.

Yes, Cooper and I exchanged messages. I wanted to make sure Maverick was okay.

COOPER: What is your plan for tomorrow?

LAKE: Why?

COOPER: It’s past midnight, dude. It’s Mave’s birthday today.

Fuck.

LAKE: For real?

Then I remembered her file. Shit.

COOPER: Throw her a party?

LAKE: Yeah, I’ll make it possible.

COOPER: Do you know she doesn’t like celebrating her birthday? No extravagant. You can just take her to the Bazz and rent it for a night. She’d love a