BOOK ONE ~15~

PHILIPPINES, PRIVATE ISLAND: RENÉE’S POV

As usual, I woke up this morning with my husband’s arm latched around my waist and his head buried in the crook of my neck.

The only difference was that, this time we were face to face on the bed. I didn’t know exactly why but I was prompted to run my sharp nails lightly up and down his jawline. I smiled inwardly at the feeling of his slight stubble against my fingertips.

Minutes later he began to stir and I quickly withdraw my hand. I closed my eyes and pretended to be asleep.

“Don’t stop, mi amor. I think I will love waking up to this every morning.” He spoke huskily as he smiled groggily at me.

How did he not have morning breath?!

“Why, your attention seeking whores can’t satisfy you with that?” I asked in slight amusement and begun to run my nails up and down his jaw again.

“Mmm!” He let out a breathy moan, “Why, mi Amor? Are you jealous of my many fuck buddies?” He asked with his signature smirk plastered on his face.

“Me? Jealous of your