Page 120 of David's Love

“Sort of.”

“Okay… Yes. We can do that.”

“When can we start?”

“Anytime you want, but probably not tonight. I have plans for you,” he says, flashing a lustful smile that is short-lived as Miranda and Julie return from the kitchen with dessert plates and a chocolate cake.

ELIZABETH

The cake was absolutely delicious.It was worth the trip to Miranda’s house.

The entire evening was amazing.

Away from his suits and high-profile job, David looked like a happy man.

I got wrapped up in that vibe and reveled in every moment we had spent over there, but I couldn’t wait to get home and spend some alone time with him.

Naked and tucked under the covers, I wait for him to return from the bathroom. Lit candles line the window sill, and a soft tune plays in the house.

The door opens, and he enters my bedroom, tall, muscled, and with a towel wrapped around his hips.

I fold the covers and tap the mattress next to me before beckoning him to me.

A knowing smile lines his lips when his back meets the pillow. He smells like cool mint and spicy cologne.

“Thank you for this beautiful night,” I say, propped on an elbow, running my fingers over his chest.

I place a kiss between his pecs, my eyes connected to his.

“They felt like family,” I say, leaving a trail of kisses, moving down to his groin.

He slides his hand into my hair and stops just as I’m about to unwrap his towel.

“There’s something I need to tell you,” he says, his voice a bit tense.

No smile on his face.

I stop and tilt my head up.

“There’s something wrong?”

“No. There’s nothing wrong,” he says, smiling. “Come here,” he adds, showing me next to him.

I pull up and lie on my side to face him.

He shifts as well to face me.

“What is it that you want to tell me?” I ask, my eyes tilting to his lips.

He slowly strokes my hair as my gaze hovers over his face.

“Julie is not exactly a stranger to me.”

I turn to stone.

Is he saying what I think he’s saying? Or is it something much worse?

The easiness with which she handles him. Their closeness.

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