Page 53 of My Downfall

“What do you have planned next?”

“Well, you can’t come to London and not walk along the Serpentine.”

“What’s a Serpentine?”

“Come on, sweet pea, let me show you.”

Mia

I loved the Serpentine, I loved Hyde Park, I’ve loved every single place that Hudson has taken me to, and I am so excited to explore more with him. He’s going to have to drag me onto the plane to get us home.

“After you.” He holds the door open for me, and I step foot inside my first pub.

“Ohhh,” I gush the minute I’m through the door. It’s got low ceilings, tiled floors and wooden walls. It’s perfect.

“This pub dates back to 1854.”

“Holy crap, that’s old. Were you about then?” His fingers pinch my sides, and I can’t help but giggle as he growls in mock anger.

“You’ll pay for that later.”

“I thought we were seeing your friend later.”

“We’ve still got time to squeeze in a spanking.”

“I hope that’s not all you’ll be squeezing in.”

“Fuck,” he puffs against the skin of my neck as he laughs quietly. “That was terrible.”

“Made you laugh.” I shrug.

“That’s just you, baby and how fucking happy you make me.”

“Right back at ya, Daddy.”

“Fuck, baby girl, you can’t give me a hard-on in the middle of a pub.”

“Let’s get some food, then, all this walking has given me an appetite.”

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“Did you see the stairs? They were wonky and that’s before a drink. Imagine going down them drunk?”

“Yeah, I did. I thought you’d like that place.”

“I loved it, I’ve loved everything.”

I think I love you.

“Well, hopefully you love what we’re about to do next.”

“What’s that?”

“It’s a surprise.”

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“Harrods,” I squeal as I see the familiar gold lettering. “Are you sure you know what you’re doing?”