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“And?” I prompt. “Did you think things through?”
She reaches for me and I stay completely still, afraid to move and break this spell. “I want a fresh start. With you.” She cups my cheek, then her palm falls away. “If you’ll have me, that is.”
I frown at her. “You choose me?”
“I choose you.” Her gaze is so full of hope and uncertainty that it crushes me.
I launch myself at her, pin her beneath my body and kiss her. This kiss conveys all the anguish, desperation, and love that I feel. She gives as good as she gets. Her fingers thread into my hair, holding me to her like she’s afraid I’ll float away.
Easing up for a second, I strip my T-shirt from her body, then devour her mouth. She wraps her legs around my hips. My rock hard cock slides against her pussy, becoming slick with her wetness.
“Is this what you want, kisa?” I ask, pressing the head of my dick into her tight hole.
“I want all of you.” She pants. “Give me all of you.”
I ease into her, inch by inch. It’s both excruciating and intoxicating. “You have all of me. I’ve always been, and always will be, yours.”
“I love you.” Her words are a salve to my tattered soul.
I bury myself in her, drinking in her floral scent. “I love you more.”
CHAPTER 51
Dimitri
“Are you sure she’ll like it?” I ask Sophia, fussing with the diamond ring as it catches the light. The impressive twenty carat, princess cut rock is set in a simple but elegant band. Maçon Jewelers followed my instructions perfectly. But I wanted to make sure it was ideal for Arianna, which is why I asked her sisters and cousin here today.
Three faces beam up at me. Ginevra is practically bouncing with excitement, unable to take her eyes off the diamond. Ravenna gives me that reassuring smile that sets me at ease.
“It’s just right. She’ll love it,” Sophia confirms. “Good luck tonight.”
“Thanks.” Nerves rattle through me. Tonight’s a big night.
They let themselves out of our newly renovated penthouse. Thank fuck the ring is perfect. Now for the rest of it…
I get dressed in the tailored suit I ordered. Fastening the tie, I admire my handiwork in the mirror before slipping on my shoes. Arianna will be home from work any moment now.
As if on cue, the front door opens.
“Dimitri, are you—” She stops in her tracks, her hungry gaze travels down and back up my body. She licks her lips, and I seriously consider staying in tonight. “Are we going out?”
“Yes. There’s a dress for you on the bed. Put it on.” I kiss her, then point her toward our bedroom.
“Are we celebrating something?” Her brow furrows as if she’s trying to remember an important date she may have forgotten. “You’re wearing a suit.”
I chuckle as she states the obvious. “We’re celebrating your new job.” The white lie slides off my tongue. Okay, maybe it’s more of a half-truth than a lie. Her boss did hire her back at Leonidas and today was her first day at work. Which is worthy of celebration. “Now go get dressed.” I slap her lightly on the ass.
Half an hour later we’re ready to leave. We take the limo across town to Arianna’s favorite Lebanese restaurant, Al-Amir. She perks up as I help her out of the car and we head for the door. Her expression falls when she notices the dark curtain drawn across the windows.
“I think they’re closed,” she says. “That’s too bad.”
I can barely hide my smirk. “Let’s just try the door. Oh look, it’s unlocked.”
Guiding her inside, we slip through the curtain. My smirk blooms into a smile when Arianna gasps.
A trail of flower petals leads to a single, candle-lit table in the middle of the restaurant. All around us is a sea of floral arrangements, glowing candles, and soft music. The scent of cardamom, cumin, and garlic drifts through the air. Arianna is stunned, taking it all in.
I move in front of her and drop to one knee, pulling the ring box from my pocket. Her eyes widen. Nerves spike through me from what I’m about to ask.
