CADEnce (Deception Book 2) by D H Sidebottom & Ker Dukey

Author:D H Sidebottom & Ker Dukey [Sidebottom, D H]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Tags: A Deception novel, book 2
Publisher: D.H Sidebottom, Ker Dukey
Published: 2014-12-05T00:00:00+00:00

“GOOD MORNING!” DANTE CHIRPED WHEN I stepped in the dining room the following morning. I flicked him a glance and took the chair at the other end of the table.

He folded his newspaper precisely, placing it down beside him before standing and walking over to me. I flinched but he reached out, picking up the coffee pot and pouring the black liquid into a cup set on the table for me.

“It’s a glorious sunny morning, baby. I thought we might go onto the mainland and shop. I’m sure you’ll need some new toiletries and . . . personal items you didn’t bring.”

He added cream to my coffee and dropped in a small sugar cube.

“You need some color on your cheeks. The fresh air will do you good.”

I nodded, picking up my drink and taking a sip, not really tasting it but using it to soothe my dry throat.

“We’ll also find you an obstetrician. I know you’re not keen on Delia, although I must say, she comes in handy.”

I didn’t give him the satisfaction of a reaction, knowing that was what he was pushing for.

“I’ve been thinking of names.”

I took another sip of coffee, using it to camouflage the sharp snap of my teeth cracking under the force of my clenched jaw.

“Of course, we have to decide together, but I’m hoping we can agree.” In other words, Dante had chosen a name, end of. I nodded again, picking up a piece of toast from the rack and buttering. “What are you hoping for, boy or girl?”

I shrugged, taking a bite of my breakfast and forcing myself to chew.

“Oh, by the way,” he carried on, as though in the middle of an enthralling conversation. “We need to shop for a wedding dress. Three weeks today and you’re all mine!” With that, he turned and walked out of the room.

The toast fell from my fingers, landing butter side down on the plate. I stared at the burnt crust. Jelly would disguise the taste. I reached across for the small pots, my head tipping left and right as I tried to decide on strawberry or redcurrant. Smiling, I dipped the spoon into the strawberry and plopped it onto the toast, then reached for the redcurrant and scooped out a portion, plopping it beside the strawberry. Taking the small jar of marmalade, I shoveled a spoonful on top of the strawberry jelly and dropped a pile of apricot jelly onto the redcurrant.

Picking up the knife, I smeared it all together, creating a rainbow of preserve that mounded high. I smiled to myself knowing Dante had gone back to his study and was watching me with a frown on his stupid, beautiful face. I couldn’t decide on a flavor so why not have them all? Fuck everyone.

I took a huge bite. Then another. Only when the whole slice was devoured did I stand, place my napkin beside my plate and leave the breakfast table, passing the statue of Malik who was watching me the whole time with a raised brow.

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