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“I was offered the job as a teacher’s aide. I had my interview this morning and they hired me on the spot. I start Monday.”

“That’s great. I’m happy for you. I know it means a lot to you to have your own independence.”

“It does. I’m glad you understand. And it’s only part time for now. But it could grow into a full-time position after a year. So, we’ll see.”

“You should take that black card and buy yourself some clothes for work, too.”

“Oh no. I couldn’t. I’m sure I can find something in my wardrobe.”

“Nonsense. Get yourself a few outfits. I insist.”

“Damon.”

“Kara.”

I knew there was no use in arguing. “Fine. Thank you.”

Our food arrived and we started eating while continuing our conversation.

“So, are you seeing anyone else?” I asked curiously since we were kind of on a break, if you could even call it that.

“Kara, I don’t want to be with anyone else except you. That’s why I suggested this whole dating thing. I want to show you I can be the man you need. The one you deserve.”

I smiled. “I appreciate all your efforts. I’m glad you gave Matteo the night off. I’m sure he’s bored out of his mind babysitting me.”

“He’s not babysitting you. He’s there to protect you if you need it. I just feel better if someone is there with you.”

“I know.”

Chapter Seven

KARA

“Dinner was amazing,” I told Damon as we approached my door, and I pressed my back against it with my hand on the knob. Damon was looking at my lips like he wanted to devour me. “Do you want to come inside?”

He smirked. “Sure.”

“Would you like a drink? I have rum, whiskey, wine, soda, and water.”

“I’ll have a rum and coke.”

“I think I will, too.”

I reached for the glasses while Damon grabbed the rum and a coke. He poured us each a drink even though I was the one who offered.

“It’s good.” With the glass in one hand, I pulled my heels off and rubbed the bottom of my feet.

Damon sat at the end of the couch. “Come over here and let me rub your feet.” I wasn’t about to turn down a foot rub.

“Okay.” I sat at the other end and put my feet in his lap while I sipped on my rum and coke. “Oh my god. That feels amazing.”

After a little bit, I was completely relaxed. Damon started to work his strong hands higher and he was massaging my legs. His hands were rough and I liked the feel of them on me. Now he was unzipping the side of my skirt and pulling it down. I knew there was a reason he was giving Matteo the night off. But I wasn’t mad about it. Now more than ever, I needed to know what this time would feel like.

“Stop me now, if you don’t want this,” Damon said.

I bit my bottom lip. “Don’t stop.” I leaned up and kissed his lips. They were soft and his kiss was ravishing.

Damon bent down to plant kisses on the front of my thighs. Then he suddenly spread my legs open and I think I was immediately wet for him. He kissed my inner thighs and I tilted my head back.

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