Chapter 71

Jake smiles at Daniel encouragingly, and we watch as he wanders off after his little hellcat, trying to get a hold of her, being met with little slaps on the hand each time and quiet,

I don’t think so’s

. It’s obvious that Leila has no intention of letting Daniel in just yet, and it amazes me that he’s following her around so tolerantly.

“What’s going on with them?” I ask.

“A lot of angry sex and Leila trying like hell to push him away… That girl is hell-bent on making him hurt her because it’s what she’s expecting.” He shrugs and carries me toward the large downstairs formal lounge, sliding me to my feet when we walk into the huge blank room. All the furniture is gone, despite the owners leaving some included in the sale. Jake wanted us to start from scratch and choose everything together.

“And Daniel?” I look back through the door, but they’ve disappeared.

“Has been well and truly forewarned that he only gets one shot at this. Honestly, I think