"I love that man, and even though he's crazy, he's all mine, my man." Adeline's lips split into a smile. And Vera knelt, staring at her as if she'd just seen the craziest creature ever. Someone who was perhaps worse than she was.
"See, let me tell you something, though." Adeline dropped her hands on her shoulder, patting her. "I honestly wouldn't bother if you were throwing yourself at him, and you know why?"
She leaned in and whispered into her ears, "Caesar doesn't want you and he never will. If you knew how obsessed with me he is, then you'd know you don't stand a chance. I can guarantee you that you are like a speck of dust he dusts off his suit."
"And me?"
