Chapter 77

KATE

I get up, gather my scattered clothes, and put on my jeans. I overslept. I have to go back home.

"What are you doing?" he asks drowsily.

"I have to go back home."

"Now?"

"Yeah."

"Are you kidding? It's late."

"You can go back to sleep."

"You won't."

"I will."

"Why?"

"My..."

"Your?"

"Nothing." He's going to tease me again.

"Your father?"

"Don't be stupid." He gets up, letting the sheet slide off, completely naked. Then he walks towards me, stopping in front of me with his messy hair. God! It's hard to concentrate.

"What would your father say if he knew what we did here?" he asks, crossing his arms over his broad, muscular chest.

"It's more about what he would do. He would probably use the shotgun that's on the shelf in his office."

"He has a gun... thanks for letting me know." We laugh. What a wonderful smile.

"I really have to go because he thinks I'm sleeping in my room right now, and I really don't want to have to explain to him that I was having sex with my boss."

"Stay." He pu