Chapter 16
The car doo
i troch landed gently on the cemer of her lips. It wasn’t a kiss. It was just his fingertip
disappointed or something else entirely until she saw Leon casually reach out his hand, amusement dancing in his eyes.
ing slightly. “Are von saving some for later?
ent com price on his finger – something he had post wiped from her mouth.
No wonder he kept giving her that weird look.
can she could think, het body moved on instinct the grabbed his hand and gave his fingertip a quick lick
old open up and swallow her whole the moment she realized what she had just done, she didn’t even dare to meet his eyes and bored
this dare and looked out the window. Kelly was flailing down the path, looking like she had no idea where she was going
#licked—still tingled, as if the touch had scorched his skin
sment to compose himselt before finally getting out of the car just as he did, he saw Kelly returning, looking sheepish
the way. Last time, she’d been in such a daze. It wasn’t surprising that she had no idea where the apartment
quintly by his side as he retrieved the bags from the trunk. There were quite a few of them
Leon said, not even handing her one. He took the lead. “Our place is the second building on the left–apartment 1001 Remember that for next time
ollowing behind him.
-dace steal glances at Leon’s back. He carried all the bags with ease, his tall figure and steady gait exuding strength and security. His presence was
Thinking backcompulsive move in the car, Kelly covered her face in pure embarrassment
stepped inside the apartment, her heart fluttered.
e layout was much the same as last time, except for the couch–it had been replaced with a soft ivory one. Leon had asked for her opinion before buying it, and
remained familiar. A few fresh lilies sat on the dining table, their subtle fragrance drifting through the room.
unlight streamed through the windows, bathing the space in a warm, golden glow. It felt like home
Leon brought her logge into the master bedroom. “This is your room. The sheets are new–I’ve already washed them. You can put your things here.
Kelly caught onto a key detall and blinked
Le seemed to be able to read her thoughts
“Don’t worry,” he said gently. “I figured that since we haven’t known each other for that long, sharing a room might make you uncomfortable. We’ll take things
Kelly’s andety ov i the sleeping arrangements instantly melted away
Leo had thought everything through for her sake. Every step he took was with her comfort in mind. He really was the most thoughtful and respectful man she’d
Her eyes softened. “t
“Unpackfirst,” Leon said. “Let me know if you need help. I’ll be in the room next door
besitated for a moment. “could we stayed in the smaller room..
She hadn I paid anything for this apartment, and having the master bedroom to herself felt like too much.
But Leon just smiled. “It You’re the heart of this home
Kelly‘ seterka fhushed red again.
