The High Price Of Loneliness by Edward Gray

Author:Edward Gray [Gray, Edward]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Amazon Publishing Solutions
Published: 2023-06-21T18:30:00+00:00

CHAPTER FOURTEEN

The Training Begins

Brunch on the veranda at the Ritz Carlton Sarasota was beautiful. The view over the water was spectacular. But most of all, Angelica felt an overwhelming feeling of renewed hope. She loved how Edward had finally listened to her side of the story from last evening. From total sadness and despair to now being back at his side caused a bit of lingering heartache inside. The feeling of having your entire world whipsawed can drain anyone, especially when layered with a few rounds of mimosas.

Edward looked at her intently and said, “I have something to pick up from the front desk. Wait for me here, and I will be right back.” As he rose from his chair, he momentarily placed his hand on hers. His fingers lightly traced her forearm as he stepped away from their table.

Angelica nodded and murmured, “Yes, sir,” as he passed by her, and then she was left alone on the veranda.

She thought about their conversation at brunch and how she felt heard but most of all, how safe she felt when she was with him and liked being at the center of his very powerful and laser-focused attention. She daydreamed about his eyes gazing into hers and how he wanted to be her protector. But seeds of worry crept into her mind as she sat there basking in the Florida morning sunshine. What did he mean by ‘we will put that to the test after brunch?’

Gray returned shortly, carrying what would become the answers in his hands. “I signed the brunch check to our room, Ms. Hart. Follow me, please,” he requested.

“We have a room?”

“We do now,” he said, holding up the Ritz Carlton card key folio. In his other hand, he carried a large gym bag, the kind with two loop handles with black leather trim. He pressed the lobby button to call the elevator from the gold and bronze-colored marble wall. The elevators were very shiny stainless steel which acted like a mirror reflecting Angelica’s radiant face and long cascading blonde hair. Gray’s eyes traveled down her tanned sexy body, looking into the imperfect reflection in the shiny elevator door until it opened.

Gray gestured for Angelica to step inside first, and then he turned to swipe a black card that read “Club Level” as they started up to the 8th floor alone in the elevator car. Gray momentarily dropped the gym bag to turn and face her. She breathed hard as she felt his power pressing into her. Her back was pinned against the elevator wall as he crushed his mouth angrily into hers, then once more but softly as he said, “Just remember, Angelica. You never have to do anything you do not choose.”

She breathed heavily as the elevator doors opened and whispered, “Yes, sir.” Angelica could see behind Edward that an older, conservatively dressed couple was waiting for them to exit so they could enter the elevator car. Angelica cleared her throat politely and smiled at Edward, “hinting” that they might have an audience.

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