Caden stepped out onto the balcony, taking a deep breath of night air. His mind was a riot of thoughts and emotions which he desperately needed to clear. When Alexis suggested a double-date he was shocked, then disappointed, but she didn’t even explain herself before hanging up.
He could only assume that her reply meant she had already started dating someone else. Yet, when she arrived at the gala she came with her family. If there wasn’t a boyfriend, then why the lame excuse to avoid him?
Caden sighed, taking out his phone. He really wanted to call his sister for advice, but it was past midnight in Paris, so that option was out. Besides, just what was his sister going to say?
He had gambled.
And lost.
There really wasn’t anything he could do. Well, at least now he knew. His probati
