Chapter 203

Danica holds up the little dragon, a lantern in the darkness as they lie in bed. “Thank you,” she whispers. “For today. For yesterday. For this.” “It’s my pleasure, Danica,” Lorenzo responds. “I’ve had a wonderful day.” “I did, too. I don’t want it to end. This has been the very best day.” Lorenzo strokes her cheek with his index finger. “The very best day. I’m glad I got to spend it with you. You really are lovely.” She swallows, glad that the fading light will hide her blush. “I’m not sore anymore,” she whispers. Lorenzo stills, his eyes searching hers. “Oh, baby,” he says and suddenly his mouth swoops down on hers. ************* *LORENZO* It’s after midnight, and Danica dozes beside me. I must tell her about who I am. Heir to Moretti Empire. Fuck. She deserves to know. I rub my face. Why am I so reluctant to come clean? Because I don’t know how she feels about me. And also, apart from my title, there’s the small matter of my wealth. My mother’s suspicious nature has left its mark. W