Page 23 of A Night with Damien Spur

‘Just enough to give me courage. Because, Claudia, I had a feeling it wouldn’t be good news. And the Empress proved it. Because that’s not me, it’s her. What a shame. Can I pull another card?’

Claudia handed her a glass of water.

‘Sophie, stop trying to change the outcome!’

Chapter 7

How many men whose marriages have run their course stay because they are unchallenged?

It’s a satisfactory arrangement: the boredom of domestic life without waves, a dull pulse that saves his pocket from divorce and an affair where he rides a thrilling storm.

‘Please, Sophie… my life is such fun with you – I need you. I think all this self-denial is creating more chemistry. I am in agony. Maybe we should make love once and I can get you out of my system. View it as a kindness.’

‘Better not.’ Sophie removed his hand from her knee. As Claudia said, forbidden fruit would keep his interest.

But in reality, furtive hugs and timid touches were not enough to satisfy her lusty nature.

‘So text him,’ Claudia said. ‘You know what you want. Sound him out. Find out what he wants.’

Hello Nicholas x

Hello Sophiex

Dearest lover… yes, we are lovers, in mind and heart. After much reflection, I think the sensible way forward for us is for me to become your mistress. It’s clear we cannot separate emotionally, so why not seal our relationship?

I await your response. Yours, Sophie

xxx

Speechless! xxx

Not a sufficient response! X

Find your voice, man! Girls like me don’t come around that often x

Once in a lifetime. And what a relief!!

love and hugs!!

So what, my love, are you going to do about relief?

Mend a gold charm bracelet? xx

I don’t think we are on the same page.

For relief, a charm bracelet? I mean, please!

I’ve missed you, Sophie.

That’s good to hear.

So, when do I become your mistress?

My original question.

Dinner first?! xx

Eternally platonic, then, just so that I’m clear? x

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