Total pages in book: 49
Estimated words: 45328 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 227(@200wpm)___ 181(@250wpm)___ 151(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 45328 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 227(@200wpm)___ 181(@250wpm)___ 151(@300wpm)
I walked out behind her and when she glanced at me uncertainly I knew what she wanted. I walked over and stood behind her, wrapping my arms around her middle.
She was tense until I put them there and rested my chin on her head as we looked out over the water at the boats and the birds. It felt different here, more at ease, and I was glad I’d thought of bringing her here now.
“Let’s go have breakfast. There’s a nice little place down the way that makes an amazing crepe or so I’ve been told.”
We were like newly weds that afternoon as we held hands and walked around the little town getting familiar with the place.
I took her shopping for the first time in forever and bought her a new diamond bracelet to add to her collection.
By the time we came back to take a nap after a long day in the sun, she was a lot more relaxed. We both fell into bed and fell asleep with the balcony doors open letting the breeze in.
When I woke a couple hours later she was still asleep next to me with the sun shining on her face and her hair spread out on the pillow.
I looked down at her hand where she wore the new bracelet and noticed the glaring absence of my ring on her finger.
My eyes went back to her face and that last dreg of anger still lingered. I guess it’s going to take a little bit longer to get it all out of my system.
I left the bed and went to sit out on the balcony to let my mind drift before it went back to that dark place it was only now crawling out of.
I thought of the last few weeks and the changes in our relationship. I took out my phone and reread her words before saving her message.
I went for a walk on the beach and came back and she still hadn’t awakened yet. I called ahead to make reservations at a new place for dinner before going to wash the salt and sun off me.
I saw a shadow outside the stall door as I was shampooing my hair and turned around to see her standing there, in a towel.
I couldn’t help but think that a year ago she would’ve just opened the door and joined me. It’s what I’d wanted, to make her beg me for something that was once hers.
But seeing her standing there like a stranger who was afraid to approach her own husband did something to me.
I opened the door and reached for her hand. She dropped the towel and came in with me. I closed the door quickly to keep the cool air out and pulled her around in front of me under the overhead shower spray.
I kissed her as the water matted her hair and mine, lifting her tiny form up in my arms until she wrapped her legs around me.
I rested her back against the smooth marble wall and with my mouth covering hers, slid into her nice and slow. I went deep but gentle and waited for her to adjust.
I know from experience that after we fuck it takes her some time to get over being sore. So I gave her a nice slow fuck under the warm water until we came together trembling and soft.
I never left her lips the whole time I was making love to her and they were bee stung and red from my attentions.
I ran my thumb over them and placed a soft kiss at the corner of her mouth before resting my forehead against hers. There was so much I wanted to say, but I wasn’t ready yet.
I let her legs down and we finished our shower before going to get ready for dinner. She was still kinda quiet but her eyes had lost that sadness from them for now.
We walked to the restaurant since it wasn’t too far and it was a nice evening out. Of course the area was safe and heavily patrolled so there was no danger.
Once we were seated I ordered a bottle of her favorite wine, but only accepted half a glass. She looked at the bottle and back to me and I interpreted her unasked question.
“That’s for you, you’re gonna need it.” Just then the waiter came and I had to cut myself short so we could order.
Once he was gone again I went back to the conversation. “This morning and afternoon was for you. Tonight is all mine and guess what, it’s not going to be easy on your little ass.”
I grabbed her face across the table and pulled her to me for a punishing kiss. A precursor of things to come. She looked nervous as hell so I figured I could give her this much at least before the suspense kills her.