Chapter 246: Late

What is he thinking fixing both of us in one room?! What am I saying, of course he did it to save costs, as well as make sure we are both comfortable. What is this sudden appetite for easy things?

As the thoughts lingered in her mind, she gave a resigned sigh and settled herself on the sun lounger.

"No sir, please, forgive my inquisitiveness. I will get dressed and prepare your schedule for tomorrow."

With three long strides, Matteo closed the distance between them, snatched her wrist and twisted her to face him. She lost her stance and crashed into him, her almost unclad body closing in on his, fully clothed.

"Why do you apologize? I quite like it," he declared in a voice fuelled with impatience, his hand skimming the bare skin of her abdomen, and closing at the small of her back.

"W – what's that?" Her voice faltered due to his closeness.