Chapter23: The Devil You Know [Pt. II]

[Dante] I cursed under my breath, hanging up, just when a woman's arms wrapped around me from behind. "Mmhm, what's the matter, Dante?" Bella whispered in a low, sultry tone, the warmth of her body pressing onto my back. "You scared me when you suddenly got up. Did something happen?" My eyes narrowed disgustingly, suddenly hyper-aware that she was touching me. Why was she touching me? "Get your filthy hands off me," I snapped, shaking her off like she was something unpleasant that had latched onto my skin. Bella let out an exaggerated whine, but instead of backing off, she latched onto me tighter, pressing her bare chest against my back. "Oh, come on," she murmured, squeezing her arms around me. "You're always so cold, but I'm already used to your harsh words, Dante." Her tone was that of an understanding doctor, but I wasn't in the mood to continue what we were just doing. I wouldn't have bothered calling her if my sex drive hadn't gone over the top this morning—so much so that I knew