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Masterpieces from a masterpiece. Her talent is indubitable; her humility is humbling, and that she chooses to bemineis truly awe-inducing.
Slowly, I edge closer until I’m right at her back to press a light kiss atop her head. She spins in her seat, eyes filled with delight as she makes to throw her arms around me, stopping when she remembers she’s covered in paint.
She looks up at me, laughter in her eyes. “Don’t worry. I won’t ruin your suit like I ruined those wingtips.”
Laughter rumbles in my chest, recalling the feeling of sliding my feet into pudding-filled shoes, and before I have a conscious thought, I wrap my arms around her, tugging her close despite her cry of dissent.
“Your suit—”
“Doesn’t matter. Now shut up and rest your cheek against my chest. We need to talk.”
Like the good girl that I know her to be, she does as she’s told, wrapping her arms around my waist while she molds her small frame to my much larger one.
“A special dress has been delivered upstairs, little bird. I need you to wear it for an event we’ll be attending this evening.”
She angles her neck up, surprise apparent on her paint-marked face. “What event?”
“It’s a secret.” When she narrows her eyes skeptically, my chest grumbles with a deep chuckle. “And Ipromiseyou’ll like it.”
My lips twitch before I peck her nose. She wrinkles it, slipping from my embrace and walking to the door.
“I’m not altogether fond of surprises, Mr. Burton, but I’ll make the exception this one time, seeing as you’ve promised I’ll like it.”
I follow her with a wry grin, anticipation filling me at the thought of what awaits us.
“You won’t regret it.”
* * *
WREN
I can hear Vaughn’s footsteps pacing the hallway right outside my door as I fidget with the necklace that had been in the package left for me.
“Gimme a sec.”
I’m met with an impatient growl. “Onesecond, and then I’m coming in. Like it or not, little bird.”
I huff in frustration, finally managing to tie the clasp. “Fine. Come in then.”
The door opens immediately, and Vaughn steps into my room, looking far too handsome to be real.
He’s donned a four-piece tailored black suit, but he’s changed it up by wearing a white shirt instead of his usual black, with a black vest underneath his impeccable black jacket. His dark hair is slicked back from his face, curling against the shirt collar.
He looks like he’s stepped off a catwalk.
I step closer, but his command halts me.
“Don’t move, beautiful.” He inhales a deep breath, his eyes slowly ambling over every inch of me, my skin coming to life under the caress of his gaze. “I need to commit this moment to memory.”
My cheeks flush as he continues his perusal.
The dress is dark navy satin covered in sparkling beads, giving the effect of a starry night. It’s a strapless bodice that cinches at the waist and falls to the floor. A thigh-high split showcases my legs and the stunning pale gold heels that complement the dress.
I’ve pinned my hair up in loose curls, letting several sit on my nape to soften the look, and my makeup is a simple smoky eye paired with nude lips.
I twirl about with a giggle as Vaughn continues to watch before he strides closer, determination set on his face. He slams his mouth to mine, groaning as his tongue slides past my ever-ready lips, tangling with my own in a fierce kiss.
Clinging to his lapels, I moan into his mouth, feeding him every morsel of the desire he stokes to life within me.
