My husband wasn't suspicious of my sudden clinginess. In fact, he looked delighted.
"I know you'll miss me, but don't worry. I'll only be gone for two days, and then I'll be right back."
I pressed my lips together. I wasn't disappointed that he wasn't taking me. I was disappointed that he would be gone for only two days.
The moment I recognized that dangerous thought, I forced it out of my mind.
My husband left for the airport as soon as breakfast was over.
I felt uneasy being alone with Eric. His gaze kept roaming over my body.
I finished eating as quickly as possible, returned to my bedroom, and went into the bathroom.
The marks Eric had left should fade within two days.
Since my husband wouldn't take me with him, I decided to stay somewhere else for the two days he was away.
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