Page 88 of Make You Mine

That I’m a sucker for a good thrill. I anticipate all these moves. Being on the edge the whole time.

Just like I crave Kayden—because we’re forbidden. Because our parents would never accept it.

Or maybe, because he gets me more than anyone.

I don’t know why.

My heart wants what it wants.

And right now, it’s torn between two men.

One of them is my Jekyll, the other one my Hyde.

I pick up my new diary from my desk and flip it open to reread what I wrote last night for Devon.

The whole fantasy I wanted played out. My belly twists with disappointment at this not happening.

At me not being able to catch him in the act. To know who he is.

All I’ve got is a name now…and a message.

Right under what I’ve written, in different handwriting, the one I’m so used to seeing in the notes.

You didn’t think it was going to be this easy to catch me, did you, my wife?

I’ve got my eyes on you.

And my name, too.

Now you know who I am.

Isn’t that nice?

A weight lifted off my shoulders. The secrecy was fun for a while, but it was dragging.

Feel free to use my name from now on.

And let it be clear, Madelyn, no matter who you’re with or what you do, at the end of the day, you’re mine.

Remember that before you play naughty again with someone else.

See you soon.

Love,

Devon (your husband)

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KAYDEN

Even now, in the car, as I drive to my destination, my mind is full of her.

No matter what I’m doing, she’s on my mind. The taste of her. Her sweet aroma. Being with her makes me greedy, longing for eternity, wanting to relive it over and over. It’s as if I never left. As if all these years, we’ve been tethered to each other. Our connection is deeper than anything, our chemistry explosive. I can’t get enough.

Last night was incredible. I had to stop. I want to be with Maddy. I want to give her my all.

But I’m a fuck up, and she deserves better. She only wants me because she doesn’t know.