f**k. Malcolm shouted in his head while outwardly smiling at Venus. His mind was racing trying to figure out how much she’d heard, and whether she’d freak out. As she advanced into the room, she never once looked at his men. She focused only on Malcolm, clear question in her eyes, but she didn’t voice it. Malcolm took that as his cue to set the tone of how the rest of the evening would go. Without skipping a beat, he strode toward her, took her into his arms and proceeded to soundly kiss her. After several enjoyable minutes, he allowed her to surface for air.
“How are you my goddess?” he whispered for her ears alone. “I missed you.”
“I – I” Venus stuttered unsure of what to say.
Malcolm had to bridle his annoyance over her obvious confusion and insecurity. He knew it would take time for
