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Excerpt 6
The pebbles crunch under my driving shoes as I follow the curve of the path in the Signora’s sumptuous garden. But I don’t need directions, because within minutes of stepping foot outside, I hear Allegra. My Venus is calling me to her. I’m desperate for the sight of her.
She’s singing something beautiful in a language I can’t decipher, possibly Slavic. It’s definitely something I’ve never heard her perform before. It sounds so sad, which makes me walk even faster to comfort her. I know it’s probably just the tone of the aria itself, but after what we’ve gone through the past forty-eight hours, I’d hazard a guess that she’s trying to extricate the pain she has to be feeling. She has to know that I was only upset because I love her and I wasn’t with her to check this guy out and ensure that he wouldn’t hurt her. I need her to believe me, to see it on my face in person, and I’m coming closer and closer to her with every step.
Finally, I reach a clearing where the path opens up to a view of the Lombardian hills, with my love standing with her back to me.
From where I stand, I can tell she’s wearing a white cotton dress that billows softly in the wind around her legs, her sweet round ass filling it out. Her feet are bare, a pair of flip-flops lying casually on the side by a stone bench. That gorgeous silky brown hair of hers is pulled back in a ponytail. It’s not going to be held together like that for much longer.
I watch her arms extend out, as if she’s begging for something. Then she brings them together, her hands clasped together over her heart, her head down as she finishes the last note.
She takes a deep breath and turns to reach for something on the bench. She unscrews a water bottle to take a sip from it.
Finally, she turns and sees me.
The bottle falls to the ground, water spilling everywhere. Her right hand clamps over her mouth.
I take two steps toward her. My heart starts to race. My arms ache for her.
“Allegra…”
She doesn’t say my name. She just runs to me, smiling widely through the tears streaming down her face.
I catch her in my arms as she jumps into them, her legs instantly coiling around my waist. I’m overcome from the pure joy of holding her again, her coconut scented hair intoxicating me, her heart beating just as fast as mine against my chest. Still crying, she wraps her arms around my neck, fisting my shirt in her hands.
“I’m here, baby, I’m here,” I murmur, cradling her head with one hand and holding her curvy backside with the other.
Devoted to Him Synopsis:
For fans of Samantha Young, Sylvia Day, and E. L. James comes the sinfully sexy sequel to Breathless for Him. This emotional, erotic romance continues the story of Davison, a tempting billionaire who'd do anything to protect the woman he's devoted to, Allegra, even if it means losing her . . .
Two months ago, Allegra Orsini nearly lost the man of her dreams. Thankfully Davison Cabot Berkeley, a powerful billionaire who always gets what he wants, had refused to allow anything-or anyone-to come between them. Now back in the arms of the man she loves, Allegra receives an incredible proposal.
Allegra is invited to study under the opera world's most legendary diva. It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity . . . but it means moving to Italy for a month. Thirty days without Davison's touch. Allegra isn't sure she can survive it-especially when Davison begins pulling away for reasons she can't figure out. Is the man who has given her more passion and pleasure than she has ever known about to break her heart? Soon Allegra starts to realize that Davison could be guarding a secret even more devastating . . .
Sofia Tate Bio:
Growing up in Maplewood, New Jersey, Sofia Tate was shy, quiet, and never misbehaved thanks to her Catholic school upbringing. If only the nuns could see her now-an author of contemporary erotic romance novels that have gorgeous Alpha heroes, strong heroines, and loads of naughty words and hot sex! She has an MFA in creative writing from Adelphi University. Sofia has lived in London and Prague. She currently resides in New York City.
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