Synopsis

He’d been careless. A foolish wager, a moment of weakness, and now the consequences were staring him down. The weight of it settled on his shoulders, heavy and cold. He’d risked everything – his freedom, his future – for a fleeting chance at something he knew was wrong. Meanwhile, across town, Laurie found herself similarly adrift. The promises of connection and companionship offered by the dating service had proven hollow. She’d sought solace there, hoping for a lifeline, but instead found