Page 103 of Sinful Promises

Iwoke with a start, snapping my eyes open. But the next thing I saw had me smiling like a silly schoolgirl. Roman was at my side, curled toward me, totally naked, and looking right at me.

He smiled. “I wondered when you’d wake up.”

A flood of warmth washed through me at how his eyes captured my gaze. “Good morning.”

“Did you sleep well?”

I nodded. “Probably the best sleep of my life.”

Our pillows were lined up beneath the window and the sun was streaming in, shining on our bodies. His olive skin was stunning in this golden glow. My pale flesh not so much. The view beyond the window would be incredible, but it was the view in this bed that had my heart thumping.

I wanted to pinch myself. Never in my wildest dreams had I expected my plan to work out so well. I couldn’t wait to tell Zali. “Oh, shit.”

“What?” Roman’s eyes bulged.

“I promised Zali I’d message her when I found you.”

He grinned. “Grab your phone.”

Slipping out of bed, I was torn between stupidly trying to cover my ass with my hand and striding over like prancing about butt naked was something I did every day. Opting for the latter, my flesh tingled like I was in an ice bath as I dashed across his bedroom.

I grabbed my phone and my tits swung like giant pendulums as I returned to Roman, and unlike just about every other time we’d been together, he didn’t drag his eyes from them. His expression confirmed he liked what he saw. Yay me. Yay Roman.

Slipping back into the bed, he rolled me onto my side and wriggled closer to my back so we were spooning. Our flesh molded together, warm and delightful.

Roman curled his arm beneath my breasts, snuggled closer, and placed his chin on my shoulder so he could see what I was doing. “Take a selfie.”

“Oh, okay.” I fumbled with the phone, trying to work out how to take the photo with one hand.

Roman chuckled. “What’re you doing?”

“Trying to take a photo.”

“Here, give it to me.” He held the phone, captured the two of us smiling, and clicked several photos. Then with him kissing my cheek, he took another. My heart swelled to bursting point.

That last photo was the one I sent to Zali.

My phone buzzed just a second later with a text.

Yay, about time you two got your shit together. Hi, Roman. Nice to meet you

“Let her know I said hi and that I look forward to meeting her in person one day.”

I sent the text to Zali.

You better look after my girl. She’s been through some shit

Roman kissed my shoulder. “Tell her I promise to look after Daisy forever.”

My thumping heart pounded like a battle drum as I tapped out the message.

But just seconds later, sadness washed over me like a hideous stain. In less than a month, I had to get out of Europe.

I put the phone aside and rolled toward him, placing my hand on his cheek. “We need to talk.”

“We sure do. You promised to tell me all about your mom.”

I groaned and rolled my eyes. “I will.”

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