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Drake took her to the edge and pulled away as soon as her body shook. He climbed over her and fit his hips to hers. He groaned at the contact and immediately found a frantic rhythm. Sweat slicked their skin, and he hooked his arm under her leg to change the angle of penetration when she clawed at his back.
His head buzzed, barely registering that he was chanting her name like a prayer. She responded immediately. They came unglued in each other’s arms.
Alessandra turned away from Drake but couldn’t hide her back shaking against his side. He pulled her tighter and stroked her ribs.
“Don’t cry, amore mio.”
She sniffed, “I never thought we’d be spending our last night together this way.”
“I vow to you that I will make this right. Please trust me.”
She didn’t answer but rolled into him and pressed her lips against his.
“Alessandra,” he said softly.
“Don’t stop loving me, Drake. Not tonight.”
“Not ever,” he promised. “This won’t be our last night together.”
The frenzy that overtook them before gave way to the most gentle touches and rocking. They made love for hours, not stopping until fatigue set in. Even then, they fought to keep their eyes open because they knew tomorrow was the end.
***
Chapter Thirty-Six
Alessandra woke up as the first rays of sunlight filtered through the curtains. Steeling her resolve, she rolled out of bed because if Drake woke up, she could never leave. Thankfully, he remained sound asleep as she dressed.
She penned a letter, telling Drake everything in her heart.
Drake,
The unlikeliest of circumstances brought us together. Though we had a rocky start, I’m thankful you were my husband. You showed me that even with submission, I could find love.
You’ve helped me become stronger. You gave me wings, but I don’t want to fly away. I will carry you in my heart forever.
If there is a way to find our way back to one another, I promise to wait for you. Keep my collar safe until you can put it around my neck again.
Love always,
Alessandra
She removed the collar he’d gifted her from her slender neck. She felt naked and exposed without it. A clean break would be the best for both of them, but the loss of Drake would be with her always. She kissed the heart ring and laid it on the envelope.
She walked into her closet and grabbed the suitcase she’d packed the previous day. Bidding a final farewell to her home of the last few months, she made her way to the Matthews residence.
* * *
Alessandra’s routine since moving out of her home with Drake was simple. She cried herself to sleep and woke up every morning feeling groggy and nauseous.
The first thing she did was reach for her phone, hoping this morning would be different, but there was no denying reality. Drake had blocked her number. Her prayers went unanswered. As far as she knew, Drake was still getting married. And the result of the tests she took remained the same.
A knock roused her from her rumination.
“Your coffee is getting cold,” Noah called.
Bless him for trying so hard. “I’ll be out in a moment.”
Noah making coffee for her every morning fostered a sense of home. She suspected he needed it just as much as she did. Being near Noah made it easier for Alessandra to breathe.
