"Come on. Let's have some dinner."
Taking her by the hand, he led her further into the living room and then to a small dining area. Fragrant red taper candles burned in a wrought iron holder and a matching cloth draped the table. Two place settings were meticulously arranged, and he led her to a chair, pulling it out for her to sit down.
"How did your article turn out?" Christie asked, feeling the need to make casual conversation in the hopes that it would distract her libido. Jacob turned down the music, the current song full of melodic guitars and entrancing vocals.
"Pretty well I'd say," She watched him enter the kitchen for a moment before returning with a bottle of wine and a couple glasses. "Did you have sweet dreams? You were out like Sleeping Beauty when I left."
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