Chapter Forty-Eight - Skylar's Passion

Skylar ignored the amused look on his face all the way back to Florence. No, she wouldn’t kiss him at all. She had no wish to repeat last night’s mistake. What if he behaved the same way again? She wouldn’t let him witness her vulnerability.

“Are you ignoring me?” he prodded, making her roll her eyes at him.

“No, why would I?”

“Maybe because you’re scared to kiss me.” Skylar wanted to erase the stupid grin off his face.

“No, I’m not scared. I just don’t want to kiss you.”

“Liar!” She blushed crimson but didn’t answer. She closed her eyes, feigning sleep all the way back to Florence.

Skylar headed up the elevator straight to their room on reaching the hotel in Florence. Christian stopped at the reception to inform them about their early morning check-out the next day. She had just showered and changed when Christian arrived. His smoldering look swept over her body, making her acutely aware of herself.

“Can we order dinner? I can’t go down to the restaurant tonight.”

“I know. I’ve