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“I know your secret” He says as he puts the e his hands on a red towel

I put my hand over my mouth before my reply “My secret?” I’m confused, I don’t live the kind of life that has secrets

“Yes You’re secret waffle mix”

I chuckle and s “Yes, it’s quite dark isn’t it? I’m so sorry you found out before I could explain”

“Yes, I will forgive you But I expect to be introduced to this nefarious part of your life very soon”

I smile and cross e”

Vito gives lare “I’ll be as patient as possible”

He wipes up the counter then brings his fingers to my face and brushes off some crumbs from the toast

“Ready?” I nod “I have so you for lunch at one Hamilton has the address Keep your phone on so I can check on you”

“Got it,” I answer, grabbing h the house to the front door I got the sketch pad yesterday ent shopping so that I couldto look

When Vito opens the front door, the li already with the back door open His driver, Hamilton, tips his hat toward me

“I programmed Hamilton’s number into your phone Call him whenever you need a ride anywhere Okay?”

“Really? I still think this is a drea I’ve said that about a thousand times since he picked me up off the street

“It is And I never want to wake up” Vito kisses h, and that fas Then he pulls away, hands on ?”

“Yes” I nod, breathing in his masculine scent, a hint of ave me on the counter in the pool house