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I chuckled and kissed her temple, allowing her to pull away from me when she tried. “They’re for you.”
“They better be.” She lifted them from my arms, lowering her face toward the blooms.
“They’re beautiful. What are they?”
“Gladiolus Espresso.”
“I’ve never seen them before. The color is so deep and rich. Is this going to be one of your things?” She peeked up at me.
“Maybe, is that a problem?”
“No, I love flowers, but I’m also attempting to learn my future husband. Did they tell you the meaning?”
“They did. Strength of character, integrity, faithfulness, and remembrance.”
“Interesting combination.”
“That fully represents who I believe you to be, and…” I gently wrapped my arm around her waist, gently bringing her into me. “Because they’re shaped like a sword they’re known as the sword-lily and the giver is sending a message to the receiver that they are deeply infatuated. The flowers symbolize how you’ve pierced my heart.”
Her smile blossomed so regardless of the cost, it was well worth the purchase. “Do you have plans tonight?”
“No, why?”
“You do now.”
She grinned, cradling the bouquet in both arms. “Dinner plans with you?”
I chuckled. “Dinner plans yes, but not with me. Do you think you can get Trini to meet you around six?”
“Maybe, why?” She gave me a curious look, pulling her lip between her teeth.
“It’s a surprise. Just call her and see if she can meet you. Make sure she knows it’s important.”
“Important.” She lifted a brow
“Yes,important. I have to go. If she can’t be there, let me know and I’ll figure out how to make it work without her.”
“I don’t like this.” She pouted and I pressed a kiss to her forehead.
“You don’t have to like it. Just show up at the address I’m sending you, at six, with your girl.”
“Fine but if I don’t like whatever this surprise is…”
“Then name your price and I’ll make it up to you. For now, just trust me.”
Trust.
It was so easy to request but not easily given. But she gave it without question.
“I trust you. Now go, please. I need to finish my conditioning.”
I walked away knowing that there had been plenty of times when my life had been shattered and destroyed, leaving sharp edges and broken pieces but it had always been self-inflicted. Never had anyone held the power to destroy me until now. She could and I felt at some point she would but I’d let her if it meant she stayed around long enough to do the damage. And I knew that was a minefield but I didn’t care nor did the reality stop me from wanting every bit of the pain I knew she would cause.
FOURTEEN
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I hadmy arm looped through Trini’s as we stepped onto the private elevator that led us into the Grand Amin Suite at the Metropolitan. I was a little anxious, not sure why Elias had rented a suite.
