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The server arrived with menus, but Rachael barely glanced at hers. Her mind still
lingered on Jamal’s words, on the weight of what Damian had become in their lives, even if unspoken.
Damian, noticing her quiet distraction, gently tapped her hand, drawing her attention back to him.
“You seem miles away tonight,” he said, his voice laced with a softness she had grown accustomed to. “What’s on your mind?”
Rachael offered a faint smile, her fingers. brushing absentmindedly against the stem of her wine glass. “Oh, just… things.” Her voice trailed off, unwilling to open that door
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right now. She didn’t want to spoil the night with the worries that gnawed at her. “Nothing important,” she added quickly.
Damian studied her for a moment, his expression thoughtful. “Well, whatever it is, I hope it’s not about dinner. Because I have something I’ve been meaning to ask you.”
Rachael’s heart skipped a beat. There was something about his tone–serious, yet tender–that made her pulse quicken with uncertainty.
He leaned in slightly, the playful demeanor he had earlier now replaced by something more intimate, more meaningful. “I’ve been thinking a lot about us lately,” he began, his voice soft but filled with intention. “You and Jamal mean the world to me. And… well, I think it’s time I introduced you to my mother.”
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Rachael froze for a moment, her breath hitching as his words sunk in. Her heart pounded in her chest, a mixture of emotions rushing through her.
She felt the sudden tightening in her throat, and her fingers gripped the edge of the table to steady herself. *Meeting his mother?* That was a big step. It wasn’t just dinner–it was the doorway to something more serious, something more permanent.
She tried to compose herself, but her voice wavered as she spoke. “Your… your mother?” The words felt heavy on her tongue, her mind racing to catch up with the enormity of what that implied.
Damian smiled gently, sensing her hesitation but pressing on with a calm assurance. “Yes. I think it’s time she met the woman who has been making me so happy. She’s heard a lot
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about you, and I think you’d really get along.” His voice was steady, confident, as though he had already imagined the meeting going perfectly.
But for Rachael, the idea of meeting his family felt like crossing an invisible line, one that terrified her as much as it excited her.
She swallowed hard, her eyes darting down to the plate in front of her as she tried to gather her thoughts. She could feel her heart racing, the familiar fear of commitment creeping back in like a shadow over her happiness.
The truth was, she hadn’t allowed herself to think too far ahead with Damian. Not because she didn’t care for him–she did, deeply–but because the scars Victor had left behind made her question if she could ever trust again. Could she let someone in
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that close without risking everything?
“I… I don’t know, Damian,” she finally managed, her voice barely above a whisper. She looked up at him, her eyes betraying the inner turmoil that roiled beneath her calm exterior. “I mean, I care about you, and I love the time we spend together, but…”
Damian’s brows furrowed slightly, concern flashing in his eyes. “But what?” His tone was gentle, but there was a quiet urgency behind it. He reached across the table, his hand covering hers, his touch warm and grounding.
Rachael bit her lip, struggling to put her fears into words. “It’s just… meeting your mother? That feels like a big step. Like it makes everything… real.”
She could feel the tears threatening to well
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in her eyes, though she blinked them away, determined not to let them fall. “I don’t
know if I’m ready for that yet. It’s not that I don’t care for you, because I do. But after everything I’ve been through, I don’t know if I can take that leap. Not again.”
Damian’s face softened with understanding. He squeezed her hand, leaning forward slightly, his voice dropping to a more intimate tone.
“Rachael, I get it. You’ve been hurt before, and I would never rush you into anything you’re not ready for. But I want you to know that I’m not going anywhere. I’m in this for the long haul, and whenever you’re ready- whether it’s tomorrow or a year from now–I’|| be right here.”
His words, so sincere and filled with patience, tugged at Rachael’s heart. She
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looked into his eyes, searching for any trace of doubt, but all she saw was the steady assurance of a man who genuinely cared.
And in that moment, despite her fears, despite the scars that Victor had left behind, Rachael felt a little bit of hope. Maybe, just maybe, Damian could be different.
She smiled softly, her hand tightening around his. “Thank you,” she whispered, her voice thick with emotion. “I just… I need some time.”
Damian nodded, his smile reassuring. “Take all the time you need. I’m not going anywhere.”
For the first time that evening, Rachael allowed herself to relax. The weight of her past hadn’t disappeared, but for the moment, it felt a little lighter.
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The evening had been perfect–the
conversation flowed, the wine loosened their lips, but there was an unmistakable tension between them, a magnetic pull that had been there throughout all night.
Damian glanced toward the window where the moonlight spilled in. “It’s a beautiful night,” he said, his voice low and smooth. “How about we go for a stroll and enjoy the moonlight?”
Racheal’s lips curved into a small smile, the idea thrilling her in ways she couldn’t explain. “Lead the way.”
They stepped outside, the air cool and fresh, the moon hanging large and full in the sky, casting everything in a soft, silvery glow. As
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they walked side by side, she stole glances at Damian, the way his shirt stretched across his chest, his fingers brushing lightly against hers as they moved closer.
Suddenly, he stopped and turned to face her, the moonlight catching in his eyes. “You’re looking at me like that again,” Damian teased, his voice a husky murmur that sent shivers down her spine.
Her heart raced as her gaze trailed over him. She licked her lips, her eyes heavy with desire. “Can you blame me? God, Damian, you look so damn good tonight. It’s driving. me crazy!‘
Damian’s lips twitched into a slow, wicked smile. He stepped closer, his fingers brushing her cheek before tracing the line of her jaw. “Is that so?” he whispered, his breath hot against her skin. “Because every
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time you look at me like that, all I can think about is how badly I want to feel your body against mine.”
Her pulse quickened, and without a second thought, she grabbed the collar of his shirt, pulling him toward her. Her lips crashed into his, hungry and full of desire. The kiss was hot and urgent, her body pressing into his, as if she couldn’t get close enough. His hands roamed over her back then he grabbed her ass, pulling her tighter.
He broke away just long enough to stare down at her, his dark eyes burning with lust. “Baby” he growled, his voice rough, “you’re killing me. You look so damn sexy under this moonlight. I want to tear that dress off you and make you mine right here.”
His words made her gasp, she was wet. Her lips parted, her breath shallow as she
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whispered, “Then why don’t you?”
Damian’s hands slid down to her hips, gripping her firmly, his lips hovering just inches from hers. “Because if I start, I’m not sure I’ll be able to stop.”
A sudden coolness fell from the sky. Rain. At‘ first, it was just a few droplets, but soon, it became a steady downpour, drenching them both.
Damian pulled back slightly, chuckling as the rain trickled down their faces, but neither of them made any move to pull away.
Instead, they laughed together, breathless, the rain mixing with the taste of their kiss.
Her dress was soaked, clinging to every curve of her body, and Damian’s heart slammed in his chest as his gaze fell on her.
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The thin fabric molded to her skin, leaving little to the imagination, and he could see her breasts pressing against the wet dress, her nipples hard and visible through the soaked fabric.
Racheal didn’t wear a bra tonight.
“F*ck” Damian cursed, his voice hoarse with need, his eyes dark with hunger as he stared at her. He wanted her. Right here, right now.
His body ached with the raw desire coursing through him. Without thinking, his hands reached down, gripping her firmly by the waist, his fingers digging into the wet fabric of her dress.
He pulled her closer, lifting her easily as his hands slid to her butt, lifting her up against him.
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She gasped, hér arms wrapping around his neck as he kissed her hard, almost feral now, the rain streaming down their faces, their clothes sticking to their skin.
Her legs wrapped around his waist as he held her, both of them soaked, but neither caring. The heat between them was enough to burn through the cold rain.
“I need to take you somewhere private,” Damian growled into her ear, his voice thick with lust.
His lips brushed her ear before biting down gently, making her gasp. Without waiting for a response, he lifted her fully into his arms, her legs tightening around him, and he carried her back toward the hotel.
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Damian kicked the door shut behind them, their soaked bodies dripping as they moved through the dimly lit room. He carried her effortlessly, his hands firm on her hips, and when he reached the bed, he laid her down with an intoxicating mix of tenderness and urgency.
Racheal’s soaked dress clung to her body, outlining every curve in the most seductive way possible.
The fabric hugged her skin like it was made for this moment, accentuating her every breath, every shiver of anticipation. Damian stood above her for a moment, his chest rising and falling with each heavy breath as he took in the sight of her.
“God…” he muttered, running a hand through his damp hair, his eyes roaming her body,
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lingering on her hardened nipples visible through the drénched fabric. “You look… so f*cking perfect.”
She arched her back slightly, the fabric pulling tighter, showing him exactly what he was craving.
A wicked smile danced on her lips, her eyes dark with desire as she gazed up at him. “Are you just going to stand there, Damian?” Her voice was low, sultry, challenging him.
His jaw tightened, the heat between them unbearable. He leaned in, his knee pressing into the bed beside her, his breath hot
against her neck. “F*ck, Baby!…” he growled, his voice thick with lust. “This dress is killing me. I want to rip it off of you. Right now.”
His hand slid up her thigh, the wet fabric bunching under his fingers as he slowly
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Damian kicked the door shut behind them, their soaked bodies dripping as they moved through the dimly lit room. He carried her effortlessly, his hands firm on her hips, and when he reached the bed, he laid her down with an intoxicating mix of tenderness and urgency.
Racheal’s soaked dress clung to her body, outlining every curve in the most seductive way possible.
The fabric hugged her skin like it was made for this moment, accentuating her every breath, every shiver of anticipation. Damian stood above her for a moment, his chest rising and falling with each heavy breath as he took in the sight of her.
“God…” he muttered, running a hand through his damp hair, his eyes roaming her body,
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lingering on her hardened nipples visible through the drénched fabric. “You look… so f*cking perfect”
She arched her back slightly, the fabric pulling tighter, showing him exactly what he was craving.
A wicked smile danced on her lips, her eyes dark with desire as she gazed up at him. “Are you just going to stand there, Damian?” Her voice was low, sultry, challenging him.
His jaw tightened, the heat between them unbearable. He leaned in, his knee pressing into the bed beside her, his breath hot
against her neck. “F*ck, Baby!..” he growled, his voice thick with lust. “This dress is killing me. I want to rip it off of you. Right now.”
His hand slid up her thigh, the wet fabric bunching under his fingers as he slowly
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dragged it up, revealing more of her silky skin. The tension in the air was electric, his gaze locked on hers, daring her to look away as his fingers toyed with the edge of the fabric.
“You’re making it hard to stay in control” Damian rasped, his lips brushing against her ear, sending shivers down her spine. “I don’t know how much longer I can hold back.”
She bit her lip, her body aching for him, her pulse racing as she whispered back, “Then don’t. I don’t want you to.”
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