Three Little Words

e boys still asleep, and the early morning light filtered softly through the curtains. She had hoped fo

er escape, a temporary refuge from the swirling emotions that threatened to consume her. She went to her playli

s. Listening to the lyrics, each word resonating deep within her soul, Reeva felt a profound sense of déjà vu. It was as if the song had been

ing cocktail of emotions – fear, desire, and a dangerous sense of longing. It was like the f

laration a stark reminder of the powerful pull he still exerted over her. Was it possi

loneliness, the struggle to raise her children alone. It had been a

mares, the constant worry, the fear of the

want me," echoed in her mind. He had always known how to

agonizing years. But he was back now, a force of nature,

ndeniable, a potent force that threatened to shatter the c

unexpectedly, unexpectedly. And the impact was immediate, s

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th Julian, of experiencing that kind of passion again, was b

and undeniable charisma, was a force to be reckoned with. He wa

own, despite her attempts to deny it, Reeva knew that a part of her heart

ruly resist the powerful pull of their connection? The alch

as vivid as if they had happened yesterday. She closed her eyes, le

year

The event was held at a luxurious hotel downtown, and Reeva felt out of place among the glittering gowns and s

ng, casting a warm glow over the room. Waiters in crisp uniforms moved gracefully among the guests, offering trays of cha

y said, dragging Reeva towards the

anding nearby, his back to them. He was tall and broad-shouldered, his dark hair neatly styled. T

eva felt a jolt of electricity. He was strikingly handsome, with chiseled features and piercin

oice smooth and conf

ed, her voice bare

lian said, his smile widening

ing suddenly shy.

ts can be a bit tedious. Would you like to join me for a

d he offered her his arm. They made their way through the crowd and out into the hotel's lush g

nd. Reeva felt a sense of calm wash over her, a feeling she hadn't experienced in a long time.

aid, his voice gentle. "What do you do wh

"I'm a teacher. I work

genuine interest. "That so

miling. "I love my job

way she hadn't with anyone in years. There was something about him that made her feel safe, understoo

tment. She didn't want the night to end. But as they walked back to the hot

message waiting for her. It was from Emily, a frantic message explaining that she had to rush home because her boyfriend had forgott

My friend who brought me to the party had to rush home, a

mobile. Suddenly, a sleek black limousine glided to a stop in front of them, its headlights illuminating the street like a beacon. It was

he engine. Julian asked for her address, his voice low and intimate. He leaned forward, his head close to the

lling a chilled bottle from the s

. She took a sip, the effervescence tickling her throat. But she drank too quick

d her, gently patting her back. "Easy there," he murmured

scent of his cologne, a blend of sandalwood and something musky and undeniably masculine, swirling aroun

ible," he whispered, his voice a husky caress. And then, before s

ith hers in a passionate dance. Reeva felt desire take possession of her being, a primal urge that ignited every nerve in her body. She clung to him, her fingers digging i

ough her hair, his touch sending a jolt of pleasure through her. "I wa

rous territory, a path she knew she shouldn't tread. But the pull

but I feel a connection with you. I d

aced. "I feel i

arching hers. "Would you like

r was terrified. But another part of her, the part that had been lonely for s

instructed the driver. The limousine smoothly changed direction, turn

assic elegance. Towering glass walls offered breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape, while intricate

carvings a testament to the craftsmanship of a bygone era. Before they could reach it, the door swung open, revealing a man of imposing sta

e Miss," the man said, his

essive. Dimitri nodded to Reeva, murmured, "Have a go

r into his arms. Their kiss was electric, and Reeva felt herself melting into him. The night was

n filtered through the curtains, Reeva woke to find Julian already

eresting, but I'm not look

t form in her stomach

hair. "I'm constantly traveling for work,

here could be something more between them, but now she real

er voice barely a whisper.

yes. "I'm sorry, Reeva. I will give i

empty room, her heart aching. She had thought she ha

sen

anger. Julian had walked back into her life, and now he wanted to be a part of their childr

sn't the answer. They deserved to know their father, and Julian deserved a chance t

She would do whatever it took to protect her boys, but she also kne