Page 32 of The Enemy's Daughter

“Never you mind.”

Hanging up the phone, Bella couldn’t stop smiling. She was actually really happy. Entering the main parking for the mall, she parked, with Blue having to take a spot five cars away from her.

He walked toward her, and offered his arm. “Shall we go together?”

“Yep.”

“What did you get for Rebecca?” he asked.

“There’s a bag I saw her admiring in a catalogue a month ago. I ordered it then as it wasn’t due to come out until last week. I don’t even think she remembers it, but I’m hoping the moment she sees it, she will.”

The mall was packed with people.

She felt Blue tense, and they made their way toward the store where she ordered it.

“Are you coming inside?” she asked.

“Why not?”

She left him alone, and went to the main customer desk. When the woman said she’d get to it, she turned around to find Blue talking to a woman. She watched for several seconds, and the woman was flirting. It was clear to see, and something twisted inside her. The woman, even from where she stood, was gorgeous. Of course she was.

“Here you go,” the woman who was serving Bella said.

“Sorry.” She checked it over, waited for it to be gift wrapped, and then looked to see if she could find Blue. He was standing right behind her. “Are you ready?” she asked.

“Yes, I am.”

Leaving the shop, Bella couldn’t let it slip. “Who was the woman?” she asked.

“The woman?”

Don’t do this, Blue. Please.

She hoped he wasn’t like other men she’d known and been with.

“I saw a woman flirting with you. Blonde hair, beautiful, and totally into you. She looked like she knew you.”

“She’s an old girlfriend.”

“Oh.”

He stepped in front of her, stopping her from moving forward. “I want you to believe me.”

“I do.”

“You’re withdrawing from me.”

“I want to go to a couple more stores. It’s fine, Blue. Honestly.”

He cupped her cheeks and slammed his lips down on hers. She released a moan, and he plunged his tongue into her mouth. “There is no one but you. She wanted to go and have some fun. I told her I was taken. Did you see me leave with her?”

“No.”

“No. I was waiting for you. I know you’ve been let down in the past, but I’m here, babe. I’m not going anywhere.”

She stared into his green eyes, and smiled. “I’m sorry. Wow, I’m never usually that crazy. I don’t know what it is you do to me.”

“I know what you mean, babe. I’m the same.” He cupped her chin, and dropped a kiss to her lips. “Are we okay?”

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