Page 107 of Primal God

Lilith

Miranda Odell smiles as she hands me Isadora. “This one’s been asking for you.”

I perch Isadora on my left hip and kiss the top of her head. “Nanny W misses you,xuxuzinho.”

It’s been exactly one week since my surgery. In that time, Dimitri moved me into his room. When Clara asked why, he explained that I needed some extra help with my hurt wrist. Both Clara and Diego have taken this to heart and are constantly underfoot, trying to ‘help’ me. Dimitri also called Miranda and hired her for the rest of the summer. She was shocked when she arrived to find me, but Dimitri had an explanation for it, too.

“We’re dating, but the kids don’t know yet.”

I was so stunned at his honesty that all I could do was nod in agreement.

It’s made it easier, to be honest. I don’t have to hide the fact that I’m slipping into Dimitri’s room at night anymore. No, we go to bed like a regular couple. The only thing that’s different isthat he’s fucked me into oblivion each night, saying that I needed a reminder that I was his.

He still hasn’t said he loves me.

It breaks my heart a little each time that he doesn’t.

I still haven’t told him about Raquel. And now Cecely is threatening to do it for me. I know she wouldn’t really, but I understand what she’s saying. I need to tell him. Soon. Especially since I haven’t been able to see Raquel in person because of my wrist, and I miss her.

Blinking, I realize Miranda asked me something.

“Sorry, I was spaced out. What did you say?”

“I asked if you were sure you wanted to drive to your appointment?”

“I’m sure. I just need to grab the keys for the SUV to give you before I head out.”

Her forehead scrunches in confusion. “Why do I need the keys for the SUV?”

“Clara has ballet today.”

“Yes, I have her schedule.” Her eyes light up. “Oh.”

“Oh, what?”

“Dr. Santos didn’t tell you he gave me my own vehicle to drive, did he?”

“He did? Then what am I supposed to do with the SUV?”

“Drive it,” Dimitri says from behind me. “Even though I’d feel better if you let me drive you instead.”

Miranda winks at me as she takes Isadora. “Have a good day, Lili. I can’t wait to hear how it goes.”

When she’s gone, I turn to Dimitri.

“I thought you had already left?”

“I did, but remembered I forgot something.”

“What did you forget?”

“This.” He leans down, brushing his lips against mine. “Now, are you sure you don’t want to ride with me?”

I laugh. “I’m starting to think that’s the real reason you came back home.”

“Did it work?”

“I want to drive.”

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