Chapter 33: I am yours

Evie pressed her lips together, seeing that he seemed to be enjoying his little teasing game. But she really wanted to know what this piece of good news was.

"You're… a tease." Though she complained, she stepped closer to Gavriel who ended up biting his lower lip again probably to stop himself from chuckling.

"Closer, wife."

She pressed her lips tighter and despite the moment of hesitation, she still obeyed, causing Gavriel's eyes to lighten up even more.

Evie steeled herself as she continued to approach Gavriel. They were already too close, and their faces were only inches apart! She didn't dare look up at him and just kept her eyes staring straight at his chest while waiting in anticipation. He finally bent over, so close that his lips felt like they lightly brushed past her ear. She knew it didn't, but his cool breath caressed her ear and she couldn't help but feel disoriented. "My wife finally made a move on me."

She drew back, looking at him. "What?"