The First Cut is the Deepest-part one

This short story is based on Ilsa, one of the characters from MATING FOR LIFE, my debut novel, which will be released by Simon & Schuster Canada on June 24 and Atria Books on July 1. Ilsa is an artist, bohemian, and reluctant monogamist. She's about to get married (again), but isn't sure if she'll make it to the altar ...