Page 24 of Forever and Always #1
DARKE
A fter a long day of poring over case files and staring at the computer screen, I headed home eager to unwind and prepare for Bobby’s arrival.
Once there, I quickly showered and dressed in my favorite black dress shirt, pants, and shoes, hoping to create a romantic atmosphere.
I’d texted Bobby earlier, asking him to dress up as well, and set a soft mood with some music.
The doorbell rang, a surge of anticipation and nervousness coursing through me. Taking a deep breath, I smoothed down my shirt and opened the door to find Bobby looking absolutely stunning in a white dress shirt and dark jeans. His eyes sparkled as he smiled, and my heart skipped a beat.
“You look amazing, little prince,” I murmured, taking in his appearance.
He blushed charmingly. “Thanks, Beast. You don’t look too bad yourself.”
I chuckled, stepping aside. “Come in. I’ve got everything ready for us.”
The soft music, dimmed lights, and enticing aroma of pot roast filled the air as Bobby entered. His eyes widened in delight, and I knew I’d nailed it.
“Can I get you something to drink? Beer, wine, or soda?” I asked, heading to the fridge. “Water, please,” he replied.
I grabbed a beer for myself and handed him the water before joining him on the couch. “So, how was your day? How’s the wedding planning going?”
He took a sip of water and smiled. “It’s going well. The couple is great, and they know what they want, which makes things easier. The wedding’s in September.”
“That’s fantastic. It’ll be beautiful, I’m sure,” I replied.
A comfortable silence settled between us, broken only by the soft clinking of our drinks. Reaching out, I gently brushed a strand of hair from Bobby’s face. His eyes met mine, filled with affection.
“How was your day at the station?” he asked, pressing a quick kiss to my lips. A jolt of desire shot through me.
“The usual chaos,” I replied, taking a sip of beer. “But we closed a few cases, so that’s a win. Bureaucracy was a pain, as always.”
I stretched, grinning. “The best part of the day was definitely anticipating seeing you.”
He blushed. “Aw, thanks, beast. That means a lot.”
I placed my hand on his knee. “I mean it, little prince. You’re the highlight of my day.”
He leaned in for another kiss, his lips tasting of mint and something undeniably intoxicating.
The soft melody of a slow song filled the room. Standing, I offered my hand. “May I have this dance?”
His eyes lit up. “I’d love to, my beast.”
As we swayed to the music, I held him close, savoring the feel of his body against mine. “I never thought I’d find someone like you,” I whispered.
His grip tightened as he whispers into my chest, “Me neither, Darke.”
My heart beat against his head, as we dance. I’m his beast, and he’s my little prince.