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“Hey, gorgeous.” He smiled. Fucking smiled, as if nothing was wrong.
That one envelope caused her world to come tumbling down around her, and he had absolutely no idea.
“I left the office early tonight because I wanted to talk to you.”
She backed away when he reached for her. How could he be so cruel?
“Playing hard to get today?” He glanced down at the photos. “What are those?”
“They were waiting for me at the front desk.” She closed her eyes and took a deep breath. “It appears you’ve been busy.”
“What do you mean?”
She shoved the pictures at him, trying to keep her anger in check. “Now I know what you meant when you said there were certain things you couldn’t do with me.” She would never be the sub he wanted.
“What are you talking about?” He took them from her, looking down, and the color drained from his face as he quickly thumbed through them. “Fuck.”
“Are you mad you got caught?”
“What? You can’t possibly think...” He stared into her eyes, but he would find no forgiveness in them. Those images were etched into her brain like a carving in a tree.
“I might have thought they were old pictures from when the two of you were together, but you’re wearing the fucking tie you had on when you...” She pressed her palms against his chest and shoved him. “You pig! You did your hardcore playing before you came home, and then what? You needed something more? You were so keyed-up that night. I knew you were off, but I dismissed it as work issues. You cheated on me, and then you came home and...” She shoved him again. “I’m working so hard at your lifestyle, trying to please you. I let another man touch me. You said you’d have patience and accept what I could give you.”
“I do.”
“I’m not enough for you. That’s why you’re seeking out other subs.”
“Are you serious?”
She’d never directed such anger toward anyone before, but no amount of passion, love, or acceptance could ever make her understand this betrayal. She lifted her hand, swinging it around, but before she could connect with his face he gripped her wrist, holding tight. She tried to wiggle out of his grasp, but he wasn’t relenting.
“I would never raise my hand to you.” He let go of her. “I deserve the same respect.” He tossed the pictures on the foyer table. “No matter what you think I’ve done.”
“What I think you’ve done? The proof is right there.” She pointed at the photos. “I saw what you’ve done. It’s hard to miss.”
“Angelina set me up.” He shook his head, an expression of disgust overtaking his handsome features. “She had me meet her. I thought it was for a case we’re working on. When I got there, she was already restrained. She had another submissive do it. That’s probably who took the photos. Damn it! How could I have been so stupid?”
“Stop it!” she yelled. “Don’t treat me like I’m an idiot.”
“I’m not.” His eyes widened. “I expect you to believe me.”
“You want me to believe that nothing happened?”
“I do.”
“Why didn’t you tell me what happened that night instead of coming home and...” The nausea came on stronger. “I can’t do this.”
“I know what those pictures look like, but you have to—”
“Don’t say it!” She clenched her fists. “Don’t say I have to trust you. I trust my eyes. I know what I saw.”
“Then I’m disappointed.”
Her breath caught in her throat as he gathered the photos and headed for the door. Disappointed? Why had that one word hurt more than his betrayal? How had he turned this on her?
“Where are you going?” she asked.
“To handle this.” He slammed the door, leaving her alone and confused.
