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I’m in a state of constant arousal.Something that is new to me.Having a man foremost in my thoughts.Desire pulsating through every vein.I need him more than I’ve ever thought it was possible to need anyone.

I hate that he keeps himself to himself, inside, working.It’s as if he doesn’t feel anything for me.

This is a game to him, and I mustn’t forget that he’s a Knight.No matter how much he thinks it doesn’t affect him, his mother’s tragic passing, and his father’s iron fist, I know it does.

Dexter is all kinds of messed up.

Chapter 24

DEX

We have dinner on the terrace.The infinity pool is empty and guests are dining out by the pool, while some, like us, are dining on their terraces, enjoying the sunset.

The staff are wonderful; always there, always watching and at the ready, tending to our every need.The heady infusion of salt and jasmine fills the air, and I feel more relaxed than I have all day.It was harder forcing myself to stay inside to work, knowing that Daniela was taking it easy.

In trying not to think too much about her, I didn’t really get much work done.Now Daniela sits across from me.Her Kindle rests beside her plate, and she appears to be transfixed, her attention on the screen as she scrolls through a book.

I watch her, irritation simmering low in my gut.“That’s rude,” I say finally.

She lifts her head lazily, lips curving.“Butdarling, you worked all through the day, and I didn’t want to disturb you.”Her voice is sweet as honey.

“You can disturb me now.We’re having dinner.I’m here, aren’t I?”

Her smile widens.She leans in slightly, lowering her voice.“Because of our deal.”

I ground my teeth.I was hoping that after I saved her from that over-muscled action man, when she kissed me and I kissed her back, things would be different between us.

I thought we’d reached a good place.Talking, laughing, pretending, and ...kissing.I dare not hope for more, even though I can’t stop thinking about her.My cock stands to attention whenever my wife is around.

We finish the meal in silence and neither of us want dessert.I’m relieved that we can return to the villa and I’ll find a way to keep myself busy, but Daniela orders a lemon tea, which makes me irritated because now, I have to be civil and wait with her.

She continues reading, while I sit there, watching and wondering what I’ve gotten myself into.Wondering how I’ll navigate the waters back home, when we have to live together.

“I’ve had a long day.Swimming in the sea, enjoying the infinity pool…” she says, closing her eyes momentarily.She places her palm at the back of her neck and massages.“I think I’ll get a massage tomorrow.I’m so tense all over.”

I watch, knowing how easily I could relieve that tension for her.My eyes fall to her halter-neck black and green dress and her bare shoulders that are golden under the terrace lights.

She’s fucking torturing me.

It gets worse when her fingers trail absentmindedly across her collarbone, drawing my attention to her ring and the diamonds catching the light, and to her soft golden skin.

I watch mesmerized and she catches me staring when she opens her eyes.We stare in silence for a few seconds, before she abruptly gets up.“Good night.”She pushes back her chair.Her lemon tea is barely touched.I don’t intend to sit here alone, so I follow her back to the villa.

No sooner do we step inside then Daniela heads toward the main bedroom.Now we’re presented with another problem.There’s only one master bedroom, with a huge bed.

Although there’s also a guest room.

“Where are you going?”I ask.

She pauses, glancing over her shoulder.“To sleep in my bed.”

Her bed.

I arch a brow.“Ah.There’s another room, and there’s also the sofa.”

She turns around fully and faces me.Her luscious lips curve into a smile while I try to fight the thought that this woman is so tempting.

“Dexter,darling, you can sleep wherever you want.”She turns away but I grab her wrist and hear it, the soft gasp, the way her breath hitches in her throat.Her skin is warm beneath my fingers.Soft and velvety.The type of skin I want naked against me as I lie in bed.I keep my grip, for a beat too long, feeling the heat of her pulse beneath my fingertips.

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