Valley of Shadows And Stranger in the Shadows (2012)
“Ben Avery’s laughter rumbled close to Chloe’s ear, pulling her from thoughts she was better off not dwelling on. Hopes, dreams, promises. All shattered and broken. She turned to face him, glad for the distraction, though she wasn’t sure she should be. “I didn’t throw it. I tossed it.” “Like it was a poisonous snake.” The laughter was still in his voice and, despite the warning that shouted through her mind every time she was with Ben, Chloe smiled. “More like it was a bouquet I had no use for.” She glanced away from his steady gaze, watching as a little flower girl emerged triumphant from the crowd of wannabe brides, the bouquet clutched in her fist. “Besides, it seems to have gone to the right person.” Ben followed the direction of her gaze and nodded. “You may be right about that, but tell me, since when do flowers have to be useful? Aren’t they simply meant to be enjoyed?” “I suppose. But I’m not into frivolous things.” Or things that reminded her of what she’d almost had.
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