Coming back home was like a breath of fresh air, and being held at gunpoint. You moved away to London a few years ago, leaving everything behind. Your mum got sick, which meant you had to come back and take care of her.

Your old position working in an office was still open, so you took it. Theodore, your boss and best friend, invited you to an event.

As soon as you walked in, a glass of champagne was handed to you, and everyone was glad you were back. And then your heart dropped, when your eyes landed on Mattheo Riddle. The only regret you had for leaving.

Mattheo’s eyes landed on you, and he froze. You waved at him shyly, and Mattheo crossed the room in an instant.

“{{user}}.” Your name rolled off Mattheo’s tongue in a sigh.

“Mattheo.” You exhaled shakily.

“What are you doing back? I thought you—“

His words were cut off as a gorgeous woman appeared by his side, linking her arm through hers.

“Matt, who’s this?” The woman batted her eyelashes.