Only Tonight

“I’ve heard the news.” Mom is all done up like always. She doesn’t have one hair out of place. She looks flawless in her Chanel dress. What news is she talking about is the question? “I can’t believe you didn't invite your own mother to your wedding.”

“It was small and quick.”

She glances around the baby shop. “I guess I can see why.” She scrunches her nose when she looks at the baby stuff. If Evelyn was here, she’d be gushing and trying to buy everything. Our mom couldn’t hold a candle to the type of mother Evelyn is.

“What are you doing here?”

“I came to try and end this crazy fairy tale you have in your head.”

“We’re in love, Mom. Let it go. In fact, can you let us go too?” Kennedy says what I was thinking.

“Do you know where your husband is right now?” My mom’s eyes swing to me. I know he had a meeting earlier. I pull out my phone and track his location. He’s at a hotel, but hotels have restaurants and bars in them.

“He’s working.”

“I wouldn't be so sure of that. But don’t worry. You didn't sign a prenup and the child support will be a nice monthly check.” With that, she turns and leaves.

“Why won’t she leave us alone?” Kennedy says dryly. I stare down at Luke's location. I don’t know if it’s my hormones or the fact that we haven’t had sex in a few weeks that gets to me. But suddenly I feel as though I want to cry.

“Are you okay?” Kennedy asks.

“Yeah, but I think I’m going to head out.”

She stares at me for a moment. “Don’t buy into that woman's bullshit.”

I know she’s right, but I kiss her cheek before I head out. My driver is already sitting out front. I give him the address, and he pulls out into traffic.

It doesn't take long to make it to the hotel. I don’t see Luke anywhere. It says he’s here. I checked two bars and the restaurant. That left only one other option. I walk up to the front desk.

“Hi, I’m Kinley Kane.” I pull my ID out. “Can I get a key to my room?”

“Of course, Mrs. Kane.” A few seconds later I have a key in hand. My heart is pounding as I head toward the elevator. My mind starts to flood with all those articles that called Luke a playboy. That people were shocked that he’d married so quickly. I step into the elevator. I want to just leave, but the door closes and I hit the floor I need.

I’ve already come this far. There is no turning back now.15LukeI pull at my tie as I head out of the meeting Gerrit wanted me to sit in on. He wanted my opinion. When I step out of his office, his assistant Cory pops up from his chair.

“Your wife left you this.” He hands me an envelope. “It was dropped off by a courier service thirty minutes or so ago.” I take it from him, wondering what my wife is up to. If it was important, she could have texted or called me. When I open it a hotel key falls out. I stare at it for a moment, feeling guilty. There’s a small typed note that tells me which room to meet her in.

I haven't fucked my own wife in two weeks. It’s literally been one of the hardest things I’ve done in my life. Oh, I’ve gotten her off, but my cock hasn't been inside that sweet heaven she holds between her thighs.

I’ve felt on edge. I could tell it was bothering her. I need to get over my bullshit. I’ve talked to three doctors, all of whom told me it was safe. It would kill me if I hurt her or the babies she has growing inside of her. Their safety will always come first for me.

This key to a hotel room might be Kinley’s way of saying she’s finished with my bullshit. I hop in my car, taking off toward the hotel. When I get out of my car, Kinley’s driver texts me saying she’s headed this way.

When I make it to the room, I quickly swipe the key over the sensor. I undo the rest of my tie and the top few buttons of my shirt. I roll up my sleeves. I’m still standing by the door messing with myself when the scent of a strong flower perfume hits me. It’s not Kinley’s sweet scent. I step more into the room. When I come out of the entryway, I see a woman lying in the bed half naked.

“What the fuck?” I quickly turn around. “I think I got the wrong room.”

“You don’t, Luke Kane.”

“Clothes on now,” I order her, trying to figure out what the hell is going on. The sound of the door opening has my heart sinking. I already know what’s happening. My sweet wife is about to walk in here. Someone has set me up. I say what every man says.