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happened?”
    “I lost the baby. I had a miscarriage four months into my pregnancy. They said it was sick and that the baby wasn’t growing correctly and that I should abort. I wanted that baby so badly, because it would have been a reminder of Jonathan and a part of him that I would always have. It wasn’t meant to be. I lost everything and felt like I shouldn’t even be alive. I didn’t want to live. I sold all my stuff, including the house, the baby things, and everything that reminded me of my life and I packed one bag and took the bus out of Georgia. That’s when I met Susanna. She was working at the bar in this place and we started talking about making money. Meeting people and not looking back at the past but starting over. Anyway, what I mean to tell you in all of this is that you can find love again. The heart heals with time and just because you find another man or two attractive and sexy men doesn’t mean that you’ll ever forget the love and relationship you had with Devlon. It’s time to move on. It’s time to give love another try.”
    Elise began to cry and Ava held her tight.
    “It will be okay, sweetie. I promise, it will be okay.”

Chapter 5
     
    Ava was speaking with Tagart and Carver about the promotional items they brought along with them to hype up the event.
    “We brought a photographer with us. The boss wants to get some pictures of the place and some of the guys entering the contest,” Tagart stated.
    “Yeah, we’ll need Elise for some photos, too. We discussed how awesome it would be if Elise did a little routine like she did the other night on the electric bull, before each event. Then maybe she could be like a cover girl for the whole event. The winner of each round that moves on to the final round will take photos with her,” Tagart stated.
    “Oh jeez. I don’t know about that, guys. Sure, Elise is pretty crazy sometimes, but I can’t make that decision for her. You’ll have to talk to her about it, and I’ll have to run your ideas by Susanna.”
    “That’s not a problem, Ava. I personally think that Elise would do fantastic, but I guess I’m biased.” Tagart looked toward where Elise was tending bar and talking with some guys.
    “Well, let me call upstairs to Susanna and see if she has some time to go over this now. I’ll come get you in a little bit.”
    “No problem, we’ll be at the bar,” Carver said then winked at Ava.
    “That is one gorgeous woman.” Carver watched Ava walk away. Tagart chuckled.
    “She is out of your league. Plus, I may need some help with Elise. Let’s go make nice.”
    Tagart walked up to the bar and some guys made room for him and Carver.
    “Hey, gorgeous, I missed you last night. Your phone ain’t working?” he asked and winked. She raised her pretty little eyebrows at him and placed her hands on those sexy hips of hers. The woman had a body on her. He was disappointed that her tight red top landed at her waist instead of her midriff so he could see those tight abs.
    “No, my phone is fine. I’m not some booty call, Tagart. Plus I hardly even know you.”
    Carver laughed. “Oh shit, you gave her one of your lines?”
    “Shut up, Carver.” He looked back at Elise as she wiped down the bar.
    “Honey, it wasn’t like that at all. I really meant that we could get together at the bar or something when I said meet at my hotel.”
    “Sure you did. Now, can I get y’all a drink or what?” She glanced around at the crowded bar, and he figured now was not the time to push. But he would get her in his bed, one way or another. She was too sexy.
    “We’ll take two beers and don’t be a stranger down this end. I like to watch you smile.”
    She shook her head at him.
    “I don’t think that your plan is going too well,” Carver stated then took a sip of his beer and looked around the dance hall.
    “I think it’s going great. She likes me. That’s the first step in seduction.”
    Carver leaned closer. “But you ain’t just