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Once he’d found his release, we laid there panting in a tangle of limbs. He pulled his cock from my tender core, wrapped his arm around my waist, and pulled my naked body against his.

Enzo held me there, gently running his fingers through my hair as I rested my head on his shoulder. It should have been a moment of peaceful contentment but instead, I was left feeling hollow, numb, and a bit confused.

How was it that the closer I got to him, the farther away I felt?

Chapter 11

Enzo

That first night in my apartment with Aurora was amazing. Afterward, she must have passed out right away because she never even moved after I pulled her body against mine.

I enjoyed holding her in my arms, smelling her scent, and soaking in her warmth well into the night before I finally fell asleep.

Why had I always limited myself to once a week?It wasn’t the cost. I had enough money to hire ten girls a night if I wanted to. It was an indulgence I felt guilty partaking in more than once a week, but with Aurora, I already had a reason to have her around. There was no reason why I shouldn’t take full advantage of our arrangement.

I sat at my desk, thinking back on the last two weeks with her and smiling wistfully at the empty corner of my office.

I'd seen her the night before, but I already craved another. I needed to figure out how I was going to incorporate more private time with her into our scheduled public outings that I needed in order to convince Ludovic that we were truly engaged.

“I should be focused on getting into the regional council, not getting intoher,” I muttered to myself.

I checked my clock. I had about fifteen minutes before my next meeting, so I pressed the intercom button that led to Claudia’s line.

“Yes, Signore Morelli? What can I do for you?”

“Schedule the helicopter for a trip to Milan tonight.”

“Sì, Signore.”

“And call to set up a private showing with Paulo as well. I want the whole store to ourselves...but leak the information to a couple of the tabloids.”

“Right away,,signore.”

“Grazie.”

I released the call button and picked up the phone, dialing Aurora’s number, and waited impatiently for her to answer.

"Signore Carbone'soffice.How may I help you?"I smiled at hearing her voice.

“Oh so many ways," I teased in a seductive tone.

"Enzo?" Her voice lifted.

"I better be the only person to talk to you that way." The warning was only half teasing. I didn't like even the thought of another man flirting with Aurora.

"Of course, you are." She chuckled. "I was just surprised. What can I do for you?"

"Do you have plans tonight?”

“No, but, considering that you are calling toaskif I have plans, I’m assuming that I do now?” I had felt impatient with work all day but hearing her voice lifted my mood. I realized that it was because I was missing her even after just seeing her the night before.

“I’m about to go into another meeting but I thought that we should go shopping for an engagement ring.”

“Sure. I think I can pencil you in.” Her giggle made me laugh but she continued. “Should I just meet you at the store or...”

“No. I’ll pick you up at your place at six o’clock. We’ll ring shop, then have dinner.”

“It’s a date.”

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