Faking Under the Mistletoe

by Ashley Shepherd

I’m in a sleigh. Under a blanket. With flurries dancing around me. Pine trees are covered in snow. The moon is glowing. The stars are shining. I’m living and breathing a Hallmark Channel movie.

Asher’s glaring down at his feet, like they’ve somehow betrayed him by not moving fast enough. I’ve exfoliated you. I’ve moisturized you. I’ve treated you to hot stone spa pedicures twice a month. And this is how you repay me?