CHAPTER 7

IRENE'S POV

I was drenched in cold sweat immediately but even under his watchful eyes, I took a deep breath and relaxed my shoulders.

"Yes, my dear?" I answered in a sweet and calm tone. I didn't miss the way Karson recoiled in a bit of shock. He seemed to be having trouble deciding how to react but his fists were clenched by his side.

"I miss you too. Yes, I'll be back soon. I only stepped out for a little while," I said into the phone, reducing the volume to the barest minimum. I couldn't take my eyes off Karson. Not just because he was naked- it was still strange staring at him in all his glory. He looked ready to go again- I lifted my eyes to his own immediately even as my face flushed. I didn't want to be caught leering.

"Make sure you get enough rest, okay? Okay, good night," Fuck! I lost my train of thought. Where was I? Yes! It wasn't just because he was naked, no. It was the way he stared at me or rather, the way he glared at me and at my phone. Was he pissed at the call I wa