Total pages in book: 96
Estimated words: 91925 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 460(@200wpm)___ 368(@250wpm)___ 306(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 91925 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 460(@200wpm)___ 368(@250wpm)___ 306(@300wpm)
If I’m not careful, he’s going to make this harder for me to break away from when it’s time. Eventually, my senses will come back to me. They always do.
There’s so much about Knight that’s perfect in theory. If I didn’t know better, he would check all the boxes. It’s how I end up here over and over again.
Then the shoe drops. Reality sets in, and the knowledge of how unsafe he is kicks in. For now, I want to remain suspended in this bubble.
Knight picks up my plate and holds his hand out to me. I grab my wine glass and place my palm in his. Warmth spreads through me.
“Want to catch a movie with me this week? I can come by the office and pick you up. I haven’t been to a movie in a while,” he says as we move to my dining room.
“Maybe, I haven’t been to one in a while either. I’ll let you know.”
“You don’t have to wait for me. I don’t want your food to get cold. I’ll make mine and be right back,” he says as he places my plate on the table, then pulls my chair.
I sit and tuck my hair behind my ear. My mouth waters as I look down at the pasta dish. I learned a long time ago that Knight is actually an exceptional cook.
It doesn’t take long for him to return with my garlic bread, his plate, and the bottle of wine. He tops my glass up and then sits with his food. He gives me a stern look as I wait for him to settle despite his words for me to start eating.
I take my first bite and moan. The flavors burst in my mouth and bring a smile to my face. He’s gotten better. This is delicious.
“This is so good,” I say after swallowing.
“Really? I’ve been experimenting with some new spices.”
I rip a piece of bread and dip it into the sauce. Oh my God, this is so good. I look at him and smile.
“Stick with those spices. They’re a hit.”
“I’ll keep that in mind. How’s the wine? I didn’t see your usual,” he says nodding to my glass.
“It’s fantastic. I’ll have to stock up on this one. My usual was discontinued.
“That’s probably why you couldn’t find it. I bought the last bottles I could find. I hadn’t noticed I went through them all.”
“Maybe we should pop into a few vineyards. We can find you something to add to your favorites.”
My heart leaps with excitement from the suggestion, but I tamp those feelings down. This is starting to feel like a relationship. A relationship I really want.
CHAPTER 11
Fun At Mine
Reminisce
I send off an email while I wait for Sunny to arrive. She called my office to ask if I was up for lunch and some shopping. I wrapped up a few cases early, so I had some time and figured, why not.
I take a sip of my water, then place my glass down and start to absentmindedly rub my fingertip over the rim of my glass. I get lost in thought about Knight. It’s weird how I’ve gotten so used to him being in my space.
This morning when I woke in his arms, it felt like exactly where I belonged. I felt safe. I had to tell myself it was all an illusion.
One I’m allowing myself to believe for now. It will come back to bite me later. I know it will, but for now as always, I’m too far under his spell to walk away just yet. It’s like taking a hit of a drug you know isn’t good for you but needing to have just one taste to hold you over.
“Good morning,” Knight breathed as I opened my eyes and looked up at him.
I snuggled closer to his warmth and placed a kiss on his chest. My way of saying good morning without blowing my morning breath on him. He leaned in to kiss my forehead and tugged me in closer, holding me securely in his warm embrace as if not wanting to let me go.
I closed my eyes and basked in the moment. Being pressed against his naked body felt right. If I didn’t have to go to work, I would have remained there all day.
“Girl, I’m so sorry. I got caught in traffic,” Sunny says, grabbing my attention and pulling me from my thoughts of this morning.
I look up to find her moving toward me in a cute sundress. She looks great as usual. Sunny is Black girl magic on any day of the week. Her brown skin always has a glow, and her smile is infectious.
We became fast friends because of that welcoming smile. Her parents gave her the perfect name. She brings the sun with her.
I stand and pull her into a hug. Some girls’ time will do me good this week. Spending time with Sunny will keep me from thinking about Knight.