“What is it?”
My head whipped over to where the voice came from and I saw her emerge from the darkness. Relief flooded my veins as I grinned at her, watching her tired eyes come into view. I swept my gaze over her body. She looked exhausted. Haggard even. Like she could slump against a wall and fall asleep at any second. Her eyes looked down at the chocolates in my hand as I walked towards her, my hand rising to cup her cheek.
“Want some cocoa?” I asked.
She furrowed her brow, but allowed me the opportunity to lead her into the kitchen. I set the box of chocolates in front of her at the kitchen table, then started pulling out ingredients to make us both a mug. I stirred the milk and added the condensed milk, then dumped the cocoa in and stirred. I stole a glance over my shoulder every once in a while, and every single time I found her eyeing me with curiosity.
“Are you all packed and ready to leave?” Michelle asked.
I placed a mug of cocoa in front of her before I sat down beside her, taking a sip of the decadent drink.
“When does your flight leave?” she asked.
I waved my hand in the air, discarding the question as I studied her beautiful green eyes.
“Have you booked a ticket yet?” she asked.
“I’m playing it by ear for now,” I said.
“I don’t understand.”
“Drink up. And yes, those chocolates are for you. I figured you might enjoy them.”
“Chocolate with chocolate. Did you do something wrong I haven’t figured out yet?” she asked.
I grinned at her and took another sip of my drink as she unwrapped the box and plucked a chocolate from its cradle. The silence that hung between us was thick, and I used the time to rake my eyes along her beautiful edges. It felt right, being next to her. It felt good, being encompassed by her heat. Her eyes looked over at me from time to time as she sipped on her cocoa, moaning with every touch the liquid made to her lips.
Fuck. I really enjoyed those sounds of hers.
“Look, about what happened yesterday,” Michelle said.
“What happened was wonderful, and I don’t regret a thing,” I said.
Her eyes whipped over to me as they widened with shock. It made me sick to think that I could have given her the impression that I did.
“You don’t?” she asked.
“I don’t. In fact, I wouldn’t mind doing it again.”
“But aren’t you leaving?”
I set my mug down and settled my hand onto her bare knee. The contact alone was enough to flush her cheeks, and I watched her cheeks stain with that beautiful color as my thumb stroked her skin.
“I’ve postponed my trip,” I said. “So I’m not leaving tonight. And before you ask, if you want to stay you’re more than welcome to.”
Her jaw stopped chewing and I watched her throat bob as she swallowed. Her eyes danced along my face as she turned towards me, her beautiful curves cocked in my direction. I slid my knees between hers, feeling her body cradle my etched lines within her pliable curves. I smoothed both of my hands along her bare knees, rubbing my thumbs along her soft, sensitive skin.
And I knew by the way excitement washed over my body that I had made the right choice.
Chapter 20
Michelle
“You’re what?” I asked.
I watched a mischievous grin slide across his lips as his thumb continued their seductive ministrations.
“I’m not leaving tonight,” Gray said.