Chapter 74
Cassie
Rinsing the shampoo out of the hair in the shower the next morning I took stock of my body. All in all I felt good. Real good actually. Yes there was a delicious sort of ache between my legs. The kind of ache that comes from making love over and over again. Which was exactly what had happened.
It was like Julian suddenly couldn’t get enough of me and goddess that was fine by me because I couldn’t get enough of him either.
Last night had been filled with pleasure and if I was honest with myself I felt happier than I had felt in a long time. It was almost like we had crossed a line. Maybe… just maybe we could be an actual man and wife and stop fighting all the time.
Stepping out of the shower I wrapped one of his giant fluffy towels around myself and with one glance in the mirror at my swollen lips I made my way back to his bedroom.
“Do you want to have breakfast downstairs or shall we have it here-“ seductively I leant against the doorframe , a teasing smile on my face. “So we can-“
The words died on my lips.
He was sat on the bed. Fully dressed and was staring straight ahead with his phone pressed to his ear. Lifting a finger he silenced me and went back to his conversation.
“Yes I understand. Of course I’ll come and get you personally. We will-“
My heart sank. It didn’t take a rocket scientist to know he was talking to Megan.
The bliss from last night vanished , leaving a cold empty feeling in its stead. I’d been a fool to think last night had made any kind of difference in our relationship. A romantic fool.
Julian was my husband but Megan was the one he had chosen. And I was a fool to think that would ever change.
Our love making didn’t make an ounce of difference because he was still in love with someone else and I was still carrying someone else’s baby. There was no hope for us.
Hell the only hope for me and my family was if I escaped him. And ran far far away.
My eyes travelled passed him to the strewn about pillows. I swallowed hard. Hopefully I could get to the key and note I had hidden in them before Cathy came in to clean up.
“Cassie.”
I jumped at the sound of my name. “Sorry.” I moved around the bed. Maybe if I was sneaky I could slip it out right in front of him. “I didn’t mean to -“
“Cassie wait.” He hand lashed out to curl around my wrist and stop me in my tracks. He tugged me towards him, until I was pressed up against his knees.
My heart skipped a beat to be that close to him again.
“That was Megan.” He said quietly.
“I guessed.” I said in a clipped tone and his eyes widened.
“She’s being discharged today.”
“Ok.” I tried to ignore the hand that was crawling from my wrist to close around my hip. “I wanted to talk to you about that.”
I swallowed hard. “I don’t know if there’s anything to discuss Julian. You are the crown prince and this is your house. You can have anyone you want staying with you. And it’s not like-“ I trailed off and looked away.
“It is your home as well Cassie but I owe Megan some care after what happened to her because of me. I hope you understand that.” His fingers flexed. “I want you to know that-“ it was his turn to swallow hard enough that I heard it. “It doesn’t need to change anything between us.” He sighed. “Last night was amazing and of course I need to make sure your not pregnant.” His eyes darkened. “So nothing has to change. We can learn to live together happily I’m sure.”
I wanted to slap him or better yet close my fist and punch him straight in his face. It changed everything between us and he was a fool to think otherwise. He couldn’t have his wife and his mistress under one roof and expect everyone to be ok with that.
And he didn’t have to worry about me falling pregnant because there was absolutely zero chance of that happening.
“It will take work and compromise.” He read my silence as acceptance but then Julian was a damn fool. And blind to what was right in front of his face.
“Yes it will.” I whispered.
“I’m glad you agree Cassie. I like this side of you. You’re beautiful when your -“
My stomach rumbled loudly. Cutting off whatever stupid words he was going to say next.
“You’re hungry?” He asked searching my face and I nodded mutely.
“Then I will ask Cathy to prepare some food for us?” His voice dropped an octave. “Would you have breakfast with me?”
He was being sweet again. Sweet and kind and loving and like the husband I had always wanted. But it was too late. Today he would bring his whore into our home and expect me to be ok with it. So today would be the day I left him.
It had to be today. There was no other choice.
“What are your plans for today?” He asked suddenly.
“I’m … well.” I stuttered. The question had taken me by surprise. “I want to go to the gym after work.” I lied quickly. “I’ve let my fitness slip recently and I want to be fit and healthy. And then I might read and go and visit my mother.”
“That makes sense. I’m looking forward to finally meeting her. But anyway. Get dressed and join me for breakfast. I’ll wait for you downstairs.” Standing up he kissed my lips fleetingly.
“Sure.” I forced myself to smile. “I’ll be down in a few minutes to have breakfast with you Julian.”
One last meal with my husband before I left him forever.
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