Chapter 51: Leave Aldrich alone!

“It is time to let you go, Bella,” Aldrich whispered in her ear. More goose bumps appeared where his lips had caressed her skin. Both were unwilling to end the closeness they shared. For the past hour, he had fed her dessert as they talked, laughed and kissed, forgetting the obstacles in their path. They reveled in their love.

Aldrich could not get enough of the young woman in his arms. Her sweet innocence so different from the women he knew. She was refreshing, intoxicating and full of life.

“Mmm,” she murmured, dozy and incredibly lazy in his arms.

“It is late.” He chuckled, seeing her slow reluctance to move away from him. He was pleased with her total abandonment, letting go of her guard when she was with him.

“Yes, I am tired.” For emphasis, she hid a yawn behind her hand and looked up at him with a lazy stare. “This was nice,” she whispered, “thank you.” And with that, leaned over to kiss him on the cheek.

“It was my pleasure, we will do it again soon.”