Page 40 of Devil's Last Dance

She laughed. “Good choice?”

He placed her hands around his neck, and then put his hands at her sides, sliding them down toward her hips.

“Yeah, it was a good choice.” She smelled so good.

Since having their son, her body had gotten even more curvy. He knew she breastfed their son. He was a little jealous of his boy being able to suckle on his mother’s nipple.

Antwone missed her. He spent many nights taking care of his erect dick, when all he wanted was her.

“Have you had a good day?” he asked.

“It has been good. Luke is staying awake a little more each day. I make sure he takes his naps, and he’s not having any trouble with feeding.”

“Draven told me that Maria invited you to go shopping,” he said. He knew this line of questioning could result in her pulling away, but he was willing to do it. For Candice, he would do anything.

“She did.”

“Why didn’t you go?” he asked. “If you’re worried about money. I have a credit card for you to use. You can spend to your heart’s content.”

“It’s not about the money,” she said.

“Then what is it about?” he asked.

He noticed that she was avoiding eye contact with him, looking at something past his shoulder.

“There was nothing I wanted.”

“What about a girly day? A day at the spa? Something to make you feel good?” he asked.

“I don’t need anything.” She shrugged. “It’s fine. I’m happy here with Luke.”

He wanted to believe that.

“Candice, don’t lie to me.”

“Why not? You lied to me.” She pressed her lips together. “Ignore me.”

“I know I hurt you but this is about something more than that, isn’t it?” he asked.

“It’s nothing.”

“Tell me.”

Silence fell between them. The only noise came from the music.

She took a deep breath and then sighed. “It’s nothing. I’m fine.”

He leaned in close so his lips were against her ear. “Are you afraid?” he asked.

“No, no, of course not. I’m not afraid.”

But she wouldn’t meet his eyes.

“Candice, I’m going to arrange for you to go shopping with Maria.”

“No! What about Luke? I’ve got to stay with him.”

“I’ll stay with him,” Antwone said.

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