Summer Loving. Cathy Williams

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      ‘Did we not agree only a few nights ago that there was no us?’

      ‘I think in light of recent developments, we need to revise that view.’

      ‘Recent developments...you mean us having sex? That changes anything, how?’

      His hands fisted until his knuckles turned white. ‘Are you saying it doesn’t?’

      A dart of pain arrowed through her. ‘You said it yourself, Cesare—the sex has always been mind-blowing between us, but it doesn’t form the basis of a sound relationship, let alone marriage. I need more.’

      His normally golden features paled. He opened his mouth but, before he could speak, their waiter approached, platters held high. Cesare’s gaze remained fixed on hers the whole time the owner fluttered around them in effusive Italian. After a minute, he fell into silence when he realised neither of them paid attention.

      The second he left, Cesare rasped, ‘And if I’m unable to give you more?’

      She shrugged. ‘I’ll do anything and everything to ensure Annabelle remains healthy and safe. Between us we can plan for one of us to always be with her. I’ll make sure that works for any future assignments. But when it comes to you and I, Cesare, unless something changes drastically between us other than the mind-blowing sex, I don’t see why we need to stay married. Do you?’