Page 86 of The Secret Club

“How come?”

“We need to get reacquainted,” he says kindly but I feel a tinge of regret weighing down on his words. They feel heavy on my heart.

“Ok,” I say uncertainly. Not sure if he is upset with me or where we stand right now. Has everything now changed between us?

“It’s been a big week for you, for us. I’m not losing you to eight men. You are mine, Rosie and I’m going to spend the next three days reminding you of just that.”

My eyes fill and I look into the haunting eyes of my husband. He knows what I am feeling and what I am going through. How? I don’t know. But I’m grateful he sees me and understands me.

“Where are we going?”

“Daylesford.”

“When do we leave?”

“Now.”

“Yes Sir,” I dole each word out slowly, smiling up at him. His eyes flash and I know I am finally about to meet the real Dom in James.