Culmination (Clandestine Affairs, #3) by Tessa Teevan

Author:Tessa Teevan [Teevan, Tessa]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Clandestine Affairs, Book 3
Publisher: Tessa Teevan
Published: 2021-01-18T16:00:00+00:00

LARGE HANDS SLIDE AROUND my waist until they’re settled on my belly. I shiver when the stubble of Rafe’s five-o’clock shadow scratches the curve of my neck and then once again when his breath tickles my ear. Today has been such a whirlwind, and all I want to do now is put it behind me.

After my talk with Adrian, a weight’s been lifted off my shoulders. I only hope he finds the happiness he deserves. Even though I know Theo’s out there, and after learning about Adrian’s mother, I’m not allowing him to ruin my time here. Danger may be lurking on every corner, but I trust Rafe to keep me safe. And now that I no longer have to worry about Adrian, we can get back to unlocking my father’s secrets.

Warm breath tickles my skin and I shiver accordingly. Part of me felt guilty for the emotion and confusion I felt with Adrian earlier, but now that I’m here with Rafe, I know what it was.

I had to feel it to truly let it go. That sounds dumb, I know, but I’d have been lying to both Adrian and myself if I hadn’t been true about the way he made me feel. It’s just, in doing so, I realized that what I feel for Rafe is so much more powerful. So much more potent.

I loved Adrian; I love Rafe. I have no doubt in my heart I made the right decision.

My only hope is that Adrian, one day soon, will find the woman made for him. He’ll realize that, while we had something I’ll always consider memorable, we just weren’t the right fit. I wasn’t the woman he needed any more than he was the man for me. It’s a relief knowing that, and I pray it will be for him as well.

Rafe’s thumbs rub soothing circles on my skin, bringing me back to the moment. Bringing me back to him.

“I remember the first time I saw you. It was on a night just like this. You were standing at the kitchen counter, all pale and beautiful, begging for me to get a closer look. Looking sad. Lost. And without even knowing you, I knew, deep down in my soul, you were mine. I’d have gone to the ends of the Earth to wipe that frown off your face, and I spent weeks making it my mission to do so.”

“Rafe—” I whisper, but he cuts me off.

“Right now? I see that same look. You may be smiling, but don’t forget: I know you. I can tell the difference, and right now, you’re not happy. So tell me, baby. What’s bothering you?”

I briefly close my eyes before turning in his arms and gazing up into adoring, albeit concerned, eyes. A reassuring smile curves my lips, and I hate that my thoughts gave way on my expression, which caused him to worry. “It’s nothing, Rafe. I promise. I can honestly say I’m happy. Just like that night we first met, when you made everything in my world okay, now that you’re here, nothing could possibly be wrong.

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