The Muse You Left Behind

I was the original muse who got replaced, cast aside like yesterday’s news.

Five years after leaving the country, I ran straight into Ethan Vance in front of a luxury jewelry counter.

His eyes went wide with pure disbelief. Before I could take a step back, he lunged forward and grabbed my wrist, refusing to let go.

"Claire, you're finally back!"

"You came back for me, didn't you? Fine, I accept. Let’s get back together!"

Get back together?

I stared at him like he had lost his mind, completely dumbfounded by his self-absorbed monologue.