章 179: If I wanted you (1)

"Stay? Is that proper?" Annalise asked, looking at the door that wasn't locked. 

At this time of the day, she wasn't certain if it was better locked or unlocked. Both would have anyone suspecting something.

"If you are afraid someone might walk in, the door can be locked. If being seen is what scares you, I am the only one who stays on this floor. Edwin will give it one last inspection before he goes to bed, but he does not enter my bedroom. You are free to go if you are uncomfortable," Rafael said, taking the cup from her hands.

He didn't expect her to stay alone with him in his bedroom. He now regretted saying that single word as Annalise quietly left his side. He sighed and brought the cup to his lips to taste the tea, but before he could get a good sip of it, he heard the door lock. 

"That should help calm my nerves about Mavis walking in," Annalise said as she walked back to be by Rafael's side. "Did you taste the tea?"