The Weight of Blood: A Cuffed & Pinched Duet by M. Merin

Author:M. Merin [Merin, M.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2021-10-23T18:30:00+00:00

Cassie

Sinking into the hot water, I drop half of one of the expensive bath bombs Vince got me into it and watch it until it fizzles out.

Since he told me he loves me, I feel like he’s moving a hundred miles an hour and am surprised by how badly he seems to want me by his side. I never imagined I’d love being with someone so much that going to work was difficult because I didn’t want to be away from them. The image of the bath bomb pops into my head, but I push that thought away.

I’ll never forget how mortified I was when Vince came into the restaurant I used to work at, not long after my wretched shoplifting debacle. The fact that I could barely speak to him didn’t seem to faze him. He must have bribed someone for my schedule because he was there once during each of my shifts.

He was always the perfect gentleman, not over tipping me like some men who asked for my number, only leaving me his card so I could call him when I felt comfortable.

When I got the job that I had interviewed for and gave my two-week notice at the restaurant, I spent those days feeling bad for not telling Vince. By that time, I had started considering calling him, but while it’s one thing to make small talk over dinner service, I couldn’t imagine what we would talk about on a date.

Or what I could wear next to his finely tailored suits. Other than that damn blouse that I had stolen.

So, I chickened out.

Thankfully, Vince was stubborn as hell and determined to take me out. Ever since that first date, the only time we are ever apart is when we’re working.

After the first month, he gave me a key to his place and after our trip, he started in on me living with him. Honestly, most of my things were here by then anyway and I knew it was ridiculous to keep paying rent for that crappy room. Vince was a bit annoyed when he found out I left work early one day, packed up the few remaining things I had over there and Uber’d to his building. I was just relieved he never saw where I lived.

As the water starts to cool off, I hear the front door open, and flip open the drain before standing and slipping my robe on.

“Cassie?”

“In here,” I call back.

“Are you naked?”

“Yes, I had a good day, how about you?” I answer, shaking my head as I walk toward his voice.

Sweeping me into his arms, Vince kisses me for all he’s worth.

“God, I missed you!” he says, drawing back to sweep me off of my feet and carry me back to the bed.

When he throws me into the center of the king-sized bed, my robe opens up and all playfulness slips from his face as he loosens his tie before shrugging out of his jacket and kicking his shoes off.

I try to

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