Page 60 of Deceptive Desires (The Syndicate #2)

Cecilia

Since the engagement, life has been perfect.

Roman and I have been living in perfect harmony.

I start off each day with yoga in front of the wall of windows, enjoying the beautiful view.

Then we have breakfast together. Mamá sent me tea leaves she grew, so I drink my tea while Roman makes his tinto.

Abuela taught him how to make it before we left.

Afterwards, I head to work, and he does the same. He’s finished the repairs on my apartment, but we’ve made no mention of me moving back. It’s not customary for us to live together out of wedlock, but I can’t bring myself to care.

When I get off work, he meets me outside the clinic and walks me to either the yoga studio or home. Most nights we cook together. Or, well, I cook, and he plays music and helps with the mundane things like shredding and stirring. He’s gotten skilled enough to make rice on his own now.

We fall asleep in each other’s arms every night. And wake up the same way every morning.

It’s more than I ever thought I could have. I didn’t realize how much I craved this love, until now. Until I have it. And I know nothing could ever take it away from me.