A Sinner's Promise (De Bellis Crime Family, #1)

by Kylie Kent

I lead Ellie into the manager’s office. Once the waiter places our plates on the desk, I lock the door. “Okay, now eat. No one can see whatever mess you’re afraid you’ll make,” I tell her. “You can’t be serious.” She gapes at me. “Do I look like I’m joking?” “No, which just makes this situation even more insane,” Ellie says. “What’s insane is you ordering food you don’t want to eat in case you make a mess. Come on, it’s just you and me in here. Be as messy as you’d like,” I tell her. “I…” She looks longingly at the plate of wings. “Fine, but turn around. Don’t watch me.” I laugh. “Seriously? I’ve had my tongue deep in your cunt. You can’t seriously be too embarrassed to eat wings in front of me.” “Do you want me to eat them or not?” “I want you to eat, yes,” I admit. “Then turn around,” she says while motioning for me to do just that. I walk over to the desk, pick up our plates, and place them on the floor. “Sit with your back against mine.” I demonstrate, gesturing a hand for her to follow suit, as I lift my now cold burger. It works, though, because she does as she’s told. I take a bite and listen as I finally hear her chew. “This is the strangest date I’ve ever been on,” I say, breaking the silence. “This is not a date,” she tells me. “Sure, it is. You’re here. I’m here. We’re eating dinner together. That’s a date.”