FROM BETRAYAL TO BLISS

ows furrowed slightly as he cast a

ment in the corner of his eye, glanced briefly at Angela-only to realize she was already watching

to the television. He's adorable when he's upset... everythin

pped in sugar and guilt. "You know I love staying

yourself in front of strangers," he said, voice low and measured. "Wearing tight cl

ly. "I understand, love. But health matters.

at the gym?" he asked coolly. "What about jogging in the com

urn. "Hmm. Enlighten me, then-what exer

shrugged. "Jog around the house. Ride a bicycle. Walk. There's more, bu

ured, pain flickering in her voice. "You want me shut indoors... away from

. Without a word, he stood and

s crossed, staring into space

aist from behind, resting his chin on her shoulder. He

our body... your heart. I dream of marrying you untouched, unspoiled. The gy

arrowing. "Are you saying I'd give

emptation is real. Avoidin

d nodded. "Alright. But

said, brushing her

gela?" Her eyes

ng. He looked away for a moment

e love another w

d fiercely. "You're mine al

ing her close. "Then know this

sting her head on his chest

you kept staring

s. "She looks like a client of mine. I was j

king for someone like you. She e

rkled. Unmarrie

me," Kitana whisper

o," Fred said

tana added. "She's all a

turned

.

ng to take Fred from Kitana? She's unfaithful. Fred deserves

f as footsteps echoed down the st

itana said sweetly, taking Fred's

ith Fred's again. She

," she replied wi

I know," Fred said, eye

is shoulder possessively, her

said, her cheeks flushing. He

do, Angela?

products," Kitana interrupted.

added quickly, trying

lance at Kitana, who looked away, cle

ow," Kitana declared suddenl

. "Looking fo

e said, standing. "Th

er dress hugged her figure, the way

said abruptly, kissing Fred

away. "Angela's got it all-beauty, brains, humility...