Gravity: A Novel by L.D. Cedergreen

Author:L.D. Cedergreen [Cedergreen, L.D.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: L.D. Cedergreen
Published: 2014-08-11T00:00:00+00:00

Twenty-Four

Drew and I stayed on the couch, wrapped up in each other as we watched the storm move on. It departed just as quickly as it came, leaving a band of colors stretched across the sky in its wake.

“Can I ask you something?” Drew asked, as he traced lines on my bare shoulder with his finger. He was behind me, his front pressed against my back as we lay on the couch under the cover of a fleece blanket, watching the dark storm clouds that still hung in the east through the windows.

“I guess so,” I answered hesitantly. I never knew what was going to come out of his mouth. Drew was fearless in that way, always up-front and honest.

He pulled my hair away from my face, and I felt his lips on my ear, distracting me momentarily. “Why corporate law?”

I sighed, relieved at the simplicity of his question. “I like the money and the power and the predictability,” I said instinctively, having been asked this question a number of times over the years.

“Huh,” he said, as his lips trailed down my neck delicately.

“What’s that supposed to mean?” I asked, closing my eyes as the feel of his lips ignited fire deep in my core.

“I’m just surprised, that’s all.” His lips paused as he rested his warm cheek against mine, his breath caressing my skin.

“Why’s that?” I asked, trying to focus on our words and ignore my body’s commands. As Drew’s bare flesh pressed against mine, it was hard to think of anything else.

“I guess you never really cared about that stuff before. I always imagined you practicing criminal law and putting away the bad guys. Taking pro bono cases because it was the right thing to do. That kind of stuff.” He brought his hand to my hip and began tracing lines along my sensitive skin.

I could feel his deep voice resonating in his chest as he spoke.

I paused and thought about what he was saying. Seeing the girl who he remembered. I had once wanted to do something that would make a difference, to stand up for what was right. But that girl was lost and in her place was someone different.

“I wanted that too, but there’s something so unpredictable in criminal law. There are too many surprises. I knew that I could work my ass off to try to make a difference, but, in the end, it’s out of my hands. The verdict is rarely the right one. I like feeling in control. I like the power that consumes me when I fight for something bigger than me. Knowing that, no matter the outcome, no one’s life is at stake. I don’t know how to explain it.” It was the first time that I had ever felt the need to defend my career path.

“I get it, Gem. I was just curious,” he said, as he kissed me on the cheek and then on my neck again.

I took a deep breath and gave in to my body, knowing what it wanted, what I wanted.

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