Because three days ago, Damon had no way of knowing that seeing Arabella with someone else would be so uncomfortable. He rested his left ankle on his right knee and began to swing his foot in time to the music. It seemed to be just a common movement, but this was the man's way of releasing the anxiety that was pressing on his chest.Arabella's intention was to dance, dance to try to forget the man who cut her expectations before they grew.But what she was doing was much worse.Even unconsciously, the woman was making regret whip Damon. She made him think of when it was her hands on her body, and her mouth kissing her skin. In a way, Arabella was making sure he did not forget her.The most diabolical part of that vision was the feeling of helplessness. Damon could not make demands, because that was exactly what he disliked in a relationship. He could not talk to Arabella, as he had ended the "Almost relationship” a few days before.What Banks did not know was that regret was a snake.
"These people came for you, not the house" Damon heard his friend's voice overtake the music.He looked back, and found Joseph walking towards him."They came because they were unoccupied" was the answer."They admire you, stop being an asshole" Joseph smiled, thinking his friend was making some sarcastic joke."They're strangers to me. I want them all to fuck off""It's your birthday, man" Joseph approached his friend, and also rested his elbows on the protective bar. So they stayed side by side."Do you think I forgot?"Damon stared at the man next to him. The truth was that he could not forget even if he wanted to, and he wanted to. But some people considered that date too important not to be celebrated every holy year.Both were bathed in the dim light emanating from the room, as the intention was not to attract the attention of people downstairs. In other words, Damon was seeking refuge in the darkness, where no one but his demons would see him."You are very sober" was Joseph's
Both were stripped of the masks they usually wore."I wish I could be the person you want. But I did wrong things, princess, and all the consequences knock on my door, day after day. I can't put you in my world, because it doesn't shine"Upon hearing those words, Arabella thought about all the things that surrounded her relationship, or non-relationship, with Banks. It was practically impossible for them to ever be together."Do I need to be careful?""Just do not ask me to be a part of me. Distance is my best way to protect you.""And you are here""Because I am too weak to stay away"Looks did not tend to lie. The looks were sincere, they expressed what the soul felt. And in that hotel room, the blue ones were honest. The desire became something more, something they would not yet be able to define.But, along with the feeling, hesitation also arose.Damon knew Arabella would be a danger, because the more he wanted her, the more power he would give her."Do not stay away" Arabella cl
The benefit cocktail would be served at the luxurious Bellagio hotel, located on the Strip, opposite the exquisite Paris Las Vegas. It was another one of those fancy parties that Arabella was supposed to attend, smile and shake some hands.The limousine parked in front of the building that looked like a palace, and Arabella got out when the driver opened her door.She was alone, without her husband, and that certainly created buzz.To say that everyone directed their eyes towards Arabella when she entered would be an understatement. The emerald green dress outlined each of her curves, as if she hugged her body with elegance. The straps of the dress were thin and silver, and they attracted attention in themselves.And as Arabella walked through the hotel lounge, she noticed the number of eyes turned towards her. Maybe they were in awe of the million-dollar purse in her hands, or the designer dress, or simply how beautiful the beautiful woman was.The Bellagio's decor was always more lu
But beyond that, he was intelligent, and knew exactly what to say, when to say it. He was a cunning man. Nothing Arabella said would convince him, only the truth."I…" she stuttered.She could tell the whole truth, that Mason forced her to get close to and get pregnant with Damon; that Mason was blackmailing her with threats about Eleonor's death; that Damon was an asshole who only wanted her for sex.But she said none of that."I fell in love!"Hearing those words was like a slap, followed by a punch.Damon feared his legs would give out at that moment.He looked at Arabella, at the most beautiful eyes that had ever crossed her path. Banks was afraid to ask any more questions, as he knew everything would depend on the end of this conversation. He did not want to be an asshole, but he knew he needed to be."I fell in love with Mason. We live together, we are married and we share a life. It would be ridiculous not to assume that would happen" Arabella tried to add. “And your request fo
"What difference does?" she grumbled, already getting up and walking to the other side of the room. At that moment, proximity would not do him any good. “I am still married.”"Between being with me and thinking about myself, and being with me thinking about another, there is an abyss""Do not you do the same thing?" Arabella crossed her arms over her breasts, indignant at the man's positioning."What?""She was with me, but she was in a hurry to be in New York. Did the model have a good trip, by the way?"At that moment, it became clear that Arabella knew about the dinner with Sabrina. And worse, she was convinced that it wasn't a dinner between friends.Damon ran his hands through the black strands of her hair. The man was exasperated!"It was a random dinner. It wasn't a date, much less romantic""Was the kiss random too?" the tone of voice the beautiful woman used sounded sarcastic."There was no kiss, princess. It's just an angle. If you'd spent a few years outside the bubble, you
Damon could not hide a smile, and he did not even try. He unbuttoned his pants and opened the zipper, before Arabella could realize what was happening. Damon used a little more force to press the woman against the glass because he felt the closeness was still not enough."I want to feel you, princess. I do not want to have to use a condom today" Damon said, looking straight into Arabella's eyes.At that moment, Arabella realized that they were not talking about contraceptives, or the ability to have children. It was as if they were strangers. But still, she was unable to ignore the voice in her head asking her to agree to the idea without thinking about it."I am clean, and I know you are too. I need to feel you, I really do," he continued."Okay," she agreed.It did not take a second longer for his hips to force her legs further apart. She felt a sudden heat wash over her as Damon forced his way into her body.Arabella could not deny that the feeling the man's body gave her was divin
Damon rolled his eyes at his friend, who looked more like an alcoholic in withdrawal than a lawyer.Arabella, in turn, smiled. She looked at Damon, still with that smile on her lips, and let her date know that she thought Joseph was funny."I am fine, thank you" Arabella told the blonde."Some juice to mix with the alcohol this inconsequential person asked for" Damon said, making Joseph smile.When the blonde walked away, Joseph gave Arabella a not-so-subtle look. The truth was that he was evaluating the beautiful woman, analyzing every single attribute she had. And how she had. Carter did not need long to realize that this was the most beautiful woman his eyes had ever seen."I do not think I've had the pleasure of introducing myself. I am Joseph Carter" he extended his hand to the beautiful woman."I am Arabella Collins" she accepted the outstretched hand.Arabella wasn't expecting it, but Carter held her hand for a few seconds longer. He was struck by how soft it felt, and imagined