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“Dead serious.”

“Wow.”

“Yeah. He wanted me to fully submit to him, and I struggled with that. I got punished, mostly in sexual ways, when I disobeyed him. And when I finally came to terms with it, I was kidnapped by Jose. So that set me back a lot. I needed an escape from Damon. I needed to figure out who I was without him, even though it was hard without him around. But I feel like I’m coming into my own.”

“I don’t blame you for needing that time. And it seems like he’s understanding.”

“Oh, he is. Don’t let it fool you. He is possessive. He didn’t want to let me go completely, and I can’t say I wanted him to. So, right now, we are just dating and getting to know each other on another level.”

“I hope it all works out.”

I smiled. “Me, too. I don’t know if Matteo told you, but Damon scheduled a doctor’s appointment for you tomorrow.”

“He told me.”

“I’ll be able to go with you since I’m off work. Okay, let’s get out of here. I have a date to get ready for.”

On the way home, we stopped for pizza so Olivia and Matteo could eat while I went out with Damon. “I’m going to hop in the shower while you guys eat.”

After my shower, I put on a pair of black skinny jeans, a white fuzzy sweater, and a pair of black heels. I did my hair up in a bun.

“Wow. You look amazing,” Olivia said when I entered the living room.

“Thank you. How are you feeling? Are you gonna be okay?”

“Yes. I have Matteo here and the TV and remote.” She put her feet up on the ottoman. “You two go have fun.”

I hated leaving her so soon after she got here. But it was necessary. The doorbell rang and I went to let Damon it.

“Smells good in here.”

“We stopped to get pizza for them.”

“Hey, Matteo. Olivia.”

“Hey, boss.”

“Hey, Mister Damon,” Olivia said with a grin.

“Just call me Damon.” Then he looked at me. “You look nice. You ready?”

“I’m ready.” I picked up my clutch and followed Damon out.

Chapter Thirteen

KARA

“How was your date last night?” Olivia asked first thing in the morning.

“It was nice.”

“Just nice? I need details. Did he take you to a fancy restaurant? He did; he’s Mister Fancy Pants.”

“Yes, he did. Now, are you ready for your appointment?”

“Just about. Let me go pee and I’ll be ready. All I do is pee. All the time.”

I laughed. Olivia was adjusting well for someone that was pregnant and in a new environment.

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