Page 230 of Dark Heart


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It can’t be.

Slowly, I slide my gown off and step out of my heels.

I glance in the mirror again. The curtain of dark hair splits over my shoulders, waves tumbling down, touching my nipples. I tilt my head and comb my hair to the side.

With tenderness, I touch my skin.

I can see the imprint of his teeth. The lines are red and swollen and sensitive to the touch.

Lower, I find a reddish patch of skin. Those were his lips.

My gaze slides even lower.

A few red lines on my breasts bring back the memory of him again. Despite the signs and marks––his branding––my body celebrates his touch.

“Jaden...” I murmur, baffled.

How is that possible? How can he do that?

I feel so good inside, yet I am so conflicted.

How can he possibly bring her back?

He’s not good news. He never was. And yet, a good feeling grows in me. I’m no longer empty inside.

* * *

“Are you leaving early?”

Harper pops into my office as she says those words.

Her face beams with a smile.

“No... Why? What’s going on?” I ask, giving her a quick once-over.

The blue cobalt dress features a stylish bateau neckline and a silver metallic belt.

“Are you going on a date or something?”

She stays quiet.

“Are you ?” I toss at her again.

Her cheeks turn crimson.

I push back in my chair, grinning.

“No… Don’t tell me,” I murmur.

She gets busy with the vase on my desk, messing with the fresh tulips.

Her eyes come to me.

Smiling like a fox, she gives me a soft nod.

“It’s the second date,” she says.

“Harper?”

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