Chapter 46

• Colby Dew POV
• After a defeated sigh, I leaned back in my chair, the leather creaking in protest. The weight of the moment felt heavier than the desk in front of me. "It's because she's the most beautiful woman I've ever seen," I finally admitted, the words feeling foreign as they left my mouth.
• Erica just blinked, her expression unreadable. I knew this was the last thing she expected. Hell, it was the last thing I expected to say. I could feel the heat creeping up my neck, and I ran a hand through my hair, a nervous habit I hadn't realized I still had.