Chapter 33: Say The Words

We began eating in silence. He finished first while I took my time savoring the delicious food in my mouth.

As I savored the last of my steak, I said, "This is really wonderful. Where did you learn to cook? ”

I started to ask, simply because I want to. I felt tempted to ask him a question and strike up a conversation with him.

“From my mother. She was a good cook and she makes sure I learn all her dishes”

I said, "She sounds nice."

With a smile on his face, he said, "She is.”

His smile was beautiful enough for me to want to see it again. His muscles were tensing up against the shirt he was wearing as my gaze moved over his body. God, a man shouldn't look this handsome.

I imagined him naked. Hard. Muscular. Such strength. The thought of him naked once more and with my kisses on his body—something I didn't do the first time—made my cheeks flush. I cleared my throat and put my fingers on the stem of my wine glass, bringing it to my lips.

I shuffled in my seat, clamped my thighs t