Velvet Lies And Hidden Desires

tered notes. The room was a sanctuary of dark wood and leather, the late afternoon sun filtering through tall windo

lding up a catalog. Her voice was soft, almost tentati

and vanilla-hit him like a wave, stirring something deep within. He forced his eyes to th

es of her freelance graphic design work, her dreams of opening a gallery, and the quiet loneliness she rarely admitted to. Richard found himself opening u

Sophia said, her hazel eyes locking with h

genuine smile. "Thanks, Sophia. Com

fought the urge to close the gap. She was Emily's best friend-his wife's confidante. But in t