Chapter 256. Alone Again

Proserpina

I sighed and sat back in the chair, raising my arms and stretching. It was late evening, and I had been working on my notes and projects. I had enrolled for a refresher course at the university along with my doctoral course and was thrilled to have been accepted too. 

Anything to dull the ache of my heart as I sat about waiting for the return of my husband, I thought despondently. I longed to hold him in my arms, to feel his harsh claiming of my body…

I loved him, and I ached for him.

Rachel was arriving the next day, and I had wanted to see that my work was done before that. I longed to see her, my dearest friend.

Brian had also hinted that he would stop back on his way back to Japan. I was eager to see him too. I smiled happily as I thought of them.

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The sound of Beston clearing his throat politely, made me jump.

I turned around and got to my feet.

He stood in the doorway, and he gave a twitc