Never a Bride · A Short Story

Sheena loved Jared with all of her heart, but he jilted her the morning of their wedding - by text. Instead of being Mrs. Jared Langley, she’s still single and bitter about it. She's trying to move forward, but it's difficult when her best friend (who is marrying Jared's brother) expects her to stay on in the role of maid of honor. It’s been three months since Sheena has laid eyes on Jared – the coward ran all the way to Alaska to avoid her. She’s stunned when the first thing he asks her when he sees her is if they can ever be friends. Uh. No.

Jared screwed up, bad, by drunk texting Sheena the morning of their wedding. Sure, she’d turned into a bridal terror with a five thousand dollar Vera something or other dress and a new penchant for cake. He’d felt lost in the marriage machine instead of being number one in Sheena’s world. He hadn’t wanted to break up, he’d wanted her to tell him she loved him. Jack Daniels had not been his friend, but damn, he’d been terrified of making a mistake. As best man at his brother’s wedding, Jared realizes what a fool he’s been – but can he make Sheena see how sorry he is for hurting her?

Maybe it’s too late…