Gwen tried to think of just what she was to do in her new set of circumstances. Although she lived in a posh hotel with a lover that most girls would be envious over, she wanted to remove herself under Deacon's thumb. She had thought upon doing so that she would be able to be with him as potentially boyfriend and girlfriend, in every sense-without having to be secretive. A portion of their relationship had been exciting from this, but its allure was beginning to fade along with the smoke inside of the club. She looked for a sign for what she should do, and as she looked to Deacon for this, she was left standing with time ticking down before the other man would grow impatient and retract his offer. She tried to weigh the options in her head; but everything kept leading to the regret she wou
