Page 15 of The Accidental Pleasure Dom

He kissed me on the forehead before sliding out of my bed this morning, telling me he had some business to attend to. According to all the romance books I've read, the forehead kiss is almost like the kiss of death after a hot, steaming night of making love. Usually, when the male lead does that to the female lead, he is trying to get rid of her without hurting her feelings.

My smile falters as I think about Dom pushing me aside for someone new. But instead of wallowing in self-pity, I push the door open, ready to question our relationship when I see them by Dom's bed. Dom is still wet from the shower, with a towel hanging low at his waist, and Jessica is also naked, with their bodies pressed together and their mouths locked in a kiss.

I guess that answers my question. Dom has moved on to Jessica.

Silently, I back out of the room, letting the tears fall freely down my face, and run down the hallway in search of Claire and Nick.

Bile rises in my throat. I need to get out of here, away from that cheating asshole. Why was I so stupid to believe he would want me forever when he barely wanted me for two weeks?

God, has it only been two weeks since I met him at the sex club and gave him my virginity?

I stop in front of the study, where Nick and Claire are sitting by the fireplace. I walk in, “Nick, I need you to get me out of here. Dom obviously doesn’t want me now that she is here.”

“Belle, what’s going on? What happened between you and Dom? Why are you crying?” Claire rushes to my side, throwing her arms around me.

“I found him with Jessica in his bedroom. They looked pretty cozy.”

“Belle, you don’t know what you are talking about. Dom only wants you. He has never wanted Jessica.” Nick says, moving to stand next to Claire.

I turn my gaze to Nick, “I know what I saw: both of them wet from the shower, only his towel separating their naked bodies, embracing in a passionate kiss.”

Nick flinches at my description, “Give Dom a chance to explain. I’m sure he can clear this whole little misunderstanding up.”

Pushing myself out of Claire’s arms, I stomp in front of Nick, placing my hands on my hips, “Little misunderstanding? This is a huge issue, one that I’m done with.”

“He would never cheat on you. You mean a lot to him.” He reaches out and touches my arm.

I shrug off his touch, “If I were so important to him, he would be here with me now instead of screwing her in his bedroom.”

He opens his mouth and then closes it again, looking at Claire.

“Please, Nick, you said it is safe to return to the city. Take me back tonight. Don’t make me stay here any longer, knowing that I mean nothing to him. Having to stay in the same house with those two having sex all night would be torture.” And I know they will. Dom is insatiable in his lust.

He lets out a breath and concedes, “Okay, I will have Rick fly you home tonight. Go pack your things, and I will have the driver take you to the airstrip.”

“I don’t have anything to pack. Nothing here is mine. It never was.” My shoulders drop, and I’m suddenly exhausted.

Nick nods, pulling his phone from his pants pocket and dialing a number before bringing the phone to his ear, “Rick, I need you to prepare for take-off. Belle will be returning to the city tonight.” He pauses, “No, just Belle.” He ends the call.

“Thank you, Nick.” I let out a ragged breath. Wanting nothing more than to go home and forget I ever met Dom.

“I’ll take you to the car.” He gives me a sad smile, takes my arm, and leads me to the garage.

I’m thankful for his support. I’m so numb that I’m not sure I would have been able to stand on my own.

“I’m going with her,” Claire calls from behind us.

“Claire.” Nick stops and turns to face Claire.

“No, Nick, she is my friend and needs me right now. Please.” She touches his cheek with her palm, staring into his eyes. So much love is shining in her eyes that I have to look away. My heart can’t handle the sight, having recently been ripped in two.

He turns his head and kisses her palm. “Anything for you, love.”

I refuse to cause these two any pain by separating them, “No, Claire, I want to be alone. You stay here with Nick.”

“But…”

“No buts, Claire, I’ll be fine.” I give her a watery smile as I feel Nick’s shoulders relax next to me.

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