Chapter 291
Chapter 291:
Work awaited her. Staying under the covers wasn’t an option.
She had barely shifted when the arm wrapped around her waist tightened and pulled her back. Kyson pressed closer, his voice low and husky with sleep. “Why are you getting up so early, honey? Stay a little longer.” His breath grazed her neck, and she shivered before reaching back to nudge him away. “I’ll be late for work p>
“Then skip it p>
“I can’t p>
Without opening his eyes, Kyson brushed a light kiss behind her ear. “Then go in later p>
𝖣оn’𝗍 m𝘪𝘴𝗌 n𝖾𝘄 𝘳e𝗹𝖾𝖺sеѕ 𝘰𝗇 ѕ.сo𝗆
“I really can’t p>
His hold tightened again, and she couldn’t help noticing how clingy he had become. Half amused and half exasperated, Kailey replied, “If I don’t show up, the entire office will start talking about us p>
They hadn’t even exchanged many words the day before, but that wouldn’t stop people from spinning their own stories the moment they had a chance.
A quiet breath slipped from Kyson’s lips. “I’m just concerned you’ll be too tired p>
“I’m okay.” The instant she said it, Kailey caught the flaw in her answer and corrected herself in a rush. “I mean — who actually calls in sick over something like that p>
A playful glimmer surfaced in Kyson’s eyes. “So you’re not let down? Maybe I didn’t impress you. Or was I not good enough p>
“I never said that.” And she truly hadn’t.
Even if he lacked experience, Kyson had taken his time and paid attention to her every reaction. She had been more than satisfied. Last night replayed in her mind without warning, warmth spreading across her cheeks, and she lowered her gaze, unable to hold his eyes.
With a gentler note in his voice, Kyson asked, “Are you certain you don’t want the day off p>
“I’m sure.” One by one, she removed his fingers from her waist. “People already know about us. I don’t want to bend the rules unless there’s a real reason p>
The closeness between them hadn’t faded. Their shared warmth lingered and thickened the air.
Kyson watched the blush deepen on her face and had to resist the urge to pull her back into his arms. After years of discipline, he had finally allowed himself a taste of what he wanted — and now he found himself wanting more. She, however, wasn’t tempted in the same way. Work held her attention more firmly than he did at that moment.
When she practically wrestled his hand free, Kyson exhaled and released her at last. “Then how about we have lunch together p>
“Not today. We just found the crystals, and I’ll likely spend the entire afternoon with the specialist,” Kailey replied as she pushed herself upright.
Good thing the heating was on. Otherwise, standing there without a single layer would have left her shivering.
The moment her feet touched the floor, her legs wobbled. She steadied herself, then shot an accusing look at the man still lounging across the bed before walking toward where her clothes were laid out.