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CHAPTER 26
Kyla
The past month has been an incredible journey.
Loki and I see each other as often as we can. He’s come over to my cousins’ place many times for dinner and he even spends the night at the guesthouse. My cousins’ Venice house is pretty majestic. Although incredible, the guesthouse doesn’t measure up to their home or Loki’s. Still, he’s such a good sport about it. Thank God there’s a king-size bed. It’s not as humongous as Loki’s California king, but at least his feet don’t dangle over the edge.
Stella is thrilled to have Loki over. The way she quizzes him about his single cousins is so blatant and so hilarious.
Only Stella.
Hayden is more subdued in her approach, but I can tell, she’s dying to know if Jace, Jagger and Beckett are members at Dark Compulsion and if they’re looking for playmates.
We haven’t told anything to my parents yet. Nor his. Harlow is still in the dark. It’s not that I don’t want to tell her, but nothing is really defined between Loki and I. Sure, we enjoy each other’s company, the sex is off the charts and I stay the night when I’m at his place, but I don’t want to read too much into it.Are we girlfriend and boyfriend?After a long discussion with my cousins, I decided to broach the subject with him this weekend. Eventually, one of us has to tell my best friend that her brother and I know each other in the biblical sense. We shouldn’t drag this out too long.
I went in an hour earlier today and negotiated a longer late lunch break with my cousins. Loki has something special planned for us tomorrow night at Dark Compulsion. Since Saturdays tend to be a little hectic at Red Carpet Ready, I didn’t want to take any chances. It’s best if I get ready for our naughty night today. Speaking of Dark Compulsion, I’m officially a member!
I park my sports car, get out and engage the security lock. I give my metallic silver 992 4S Porsche Carrera one last appreciative glance. It’s a graduation gift from my parents. I absolutely love it! With a little guidance from Mom, my brothers gave me a stunning pair of sapphire and diamond earrings and an equally dazzling bracelet. I’m so lucky and blessed.
I stroll up the street, glancing at the shops along the way until I reach French Appliqué. I’m not quite sure what he has in mind, but Loki said he expects to see me in a jaw-dropping number.
Challenge accepted!
I already found a sexy dress a few days ago, but now it’s time for the pièce de résistance—lingerie!
When I push open the door, I sigh.
Crap, it’s super busy.
I look around and spot a row of cobalt lingerie and decide to start there. No time to waste. As I comb through the racks, someone behind clears her throat.
I turn around.
“Hello, I’m Nadya, may I help you find something to your liking?” A tall blonde with an Eastern European accent asks.
“Hi Nadya. I actually don’t know what I’m looking for yet.”
“Is this for a special occasion or just everyday?” she asks.
“Special occasion.”
She takes a step closer. “Is there a man involved or is this just a fun night out with the girls?”
“A man is definitely involved.”
“I see. What scale are we looking at here? Romantic? Naughty? Vixen? Something that will bring him down to his knees?”
My interest is piqued.
I cock an eyebrow. “That last one is an option?”
“This is French Appliqué. Of course it’s an option.”
“Ooohhh! We’re absolutely going with the last option.”
“I like you already,” she says with a wide grin.
Loki won’t know what’s hit him.
