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drive. I swear I’ll tell you everything as soon as you get us away from here.” I turn in my seat to look her in the eyes.
    She looks me over once more. Then with a nod, she turns and shifts the car into gear, taking me away from the scene of my weaknesses.
    With the children’s center firmly behind us, Dani finally speaks. “Are you rebelling because of what I told you about Shay?”
    “No. Yes. Maybe. Heck, Dani, I don’t know.” I admit honestly, laying my head back against the head rest. Is the eminent end of my single life the reason I’m gravitating towards Linc, or am I honestly falling for him? Only time will tell and I’m not sure I’ll have that luxury long enough to find out.
    “Okay. Well, tell me about him.” I knew Dani wouldn’t judge me. She may want the gypsy happily ever after, but she’s always respected the fact that I don’t.
    “His eyes are like liquid gold. I’ve never seen anything more beautiful.” I turn my head and smile at her.
    She returns my smile, but doesn’t say anything. I take that as my cue to continue.
    “He’s tall, easily taller than Adam.” I pause to nibble on my lower lip and then I continue. “He’s delicious. He’s built with arms I want wrapped around me and his hair is cropped. And to top it all off, he’s the sweetest guy I’ve ever met.”
    To prove my point, I pull the small Tupperware container out of my bag and hold it up for her to see.
    “What’s that?” She asks, her brow furrowed in confusion.
    “A sprinkle cupcake with sprinkles in the icing.”
    “He bought you a sprinkle cupcake.”
    “He made me a sprinkle cupcake when he was helping his mom make cupcakes.” I correct her.
    “Wow!” She stares at the container like it holds precious gems. “I love your brother and he’s bought me and our future child tons of stuff, but he’s never made me something.”
    “Yeah, I know.” I state as I stare at the container too.
    “Dang it!” She yells and slams her fist against the steering wheel.
    “Um, what?” I ask confused.
    “I wanted to hate this guy, but how can I hate someone who would do something that sweet just to see you smile?” She lets out a sigh. Then getting serious she asks. “Are you going to turn your back on us?”
    I know she doesn’t just mean her, Adam and the baby. She wants to know if I’m going to leave my Romani life behind.
    “I don’t want to lose you or Adam and I really don’t want to lose watching Lil Wyn grow up.”
    “But?” Dani asks, ignoring the nickname I have given my unborn niece or nephew. She knows me too well.
    I flash her a smile that doesn’t reach my eyes. “But I don’t know if I can agree to marry Shay. Even if Linc wasn’t in the picture, I can’t see myself married to Shay.”
    “Do you know what will happen if you refuse?” We both know what’ll happen, but I think she needs to hear me say the words.
    “I’ll be shunned by the family.” It takes every ounce of my energy to keep myself from crying as I put that statement out there.
    Dani puts the car into park as she pulls into my driveway and immediately pulls me across the car into a hug.
    “I’m going to have to go through with it or I’ll lose you.” I let the tears fall.
    “Shhhh, you don’t have to make the decision tonight.” She tells me as she pulls back and wipes away my tears. In that moment, I know she’s placating me because we both know I’ve already made my decision. I’ll marry Shay because there’s no way I can leave my best friend.

Chapter 7 – Linc
    ~Save Me from Myself~
    “Linc, is that you?” I hear Mom call as soon as I slam the front door. It took me twenty minutes to clear my head enough that I could drive home. I wanted to kiss Wyn so bad and I’d been so close to leaning in and taking what I wanted from her. But I can’t do that. With her, I have to keep my head and take my time. She’s like a timid little deer and if I move too fast, it’ll scare her off for good, and