Even a simple belt on him exuded a refined, aristocratic charm.

“They say giving a man a belt is a way to win his heart. Are you worried I might run away?” Dave looked up and teased.

Bianca stepped forward, grabbed his belt, and pulled him closer. She narrowed her eyes and asked, “How do you know so much? Have you received a belt from another woman before?”

Dave had recently learned about such things from books. Understanding the nuances of relationships had been a ...