Terms and Conditions (Dreamland Billionaires, #2)

by Lauren Asher

“I’m enjoying the view.” She glances out the window. “Says the man who hasn’t even looked outside once.” “That’s not the view I’m talking about.”

“I’m not confused. Far from it, actually. I know exactly what I want.” “And what is that?” “You.”

“Regardless of what you’ve seen, she claims otherwise.” “Oh, I’m sure she does. But that’s where you come in.” “And do what exactly?” His frail lips break out into a genuine smile. “You chase.”

“Marriage is like going on a road trip with the person you want to spend the rest of your life with, except you have no map or fancy GPS system to help you out. You might not always agree on what music to play or which direction you should go. I can guarantee there will be moments you want to rip your hair out—or each other’s. Just like there will be times that test you, where you think that maybe things would be easier if you hitch a ride with someone else. The point is, life is going to throw a lot of things at you. Stuff like flat tires, dead ends, and mechanical issues. But you can either make the most of the journey with one another or cry about never getting to your destination. No one can make the right decision but you.”

I might have made the biggest mistake of my life by marrying Declan.

Everyone I love always leaves anyway. Why bother letting anyone close if there is no guarantee they will ever stay?

“What are you doing?” “Helping my wife.” My throat bobs. “You’re growing a bit too comfortable with that nickname for my liking.” “I use it to remind you of your place.” “And what’s that?” “Mine.”

“Of course. How silly of me to think you wanted to build one to make me happy.” “Anything I do is solely for my benefit.” But his grin says the exact opposite.

I found my newest addiction, and it happens to be my fake husband.