by Unstably_Yours
Bit unsure where you would take us/yourself while reading the painful, introspective opening, so simply listened. Yes, she may have underestimated what he felt, but more/also she misunderstood — part/parcel. Going to his family’s restaurant took a huge amount of courage and the way you crafted the entire restaurant scene superb, so captivating, warmly romantic. And the scene at his place — the love making and his promise — safe, respected and heard. Love: “When it occurs, you can only trust that it is real.” Well, very real. As a near hopeless romantic, love the “Experiment”; if no more of Damian and Siena, that is fine as I will continue to enjoy. If however you want to introduce him to your family … .
I enjoyed this story quite a lot. Not only did it turn me on, it also broke my heart a little, then healed it back up. It was lovely. I hope you keep writing. You are very talented. Thank you.