chapter 55

”When are we leaving?”

“ I was hoping tonight, but when Altieri offered the cinema date, I thought our trip back could wait.” He answered casually. “Is there a problem?”

“Oh nothing, I thought we were supposed to be here for a week.”

“Work things came up. Plus, we’ve met and wowed Altieri, no need to stay longer.”

“Right.”

Throughout the date that evening I tried to be as charming as I could be. All it reminded me of was the fact that we would have to go back to reality quicker than I had thought. When Ethan led me to bed I went willingly, attacking him with equal fervency as he did me.

* * *

“ Are you okay? ” Ethan asked suddenly, his arm on my back. I had gotten lost in thought while he was speaking to the pilot of our plane.

“Yeahh, just feeling a little tired. I didn’t get enough sleep last night.”

“I presume I am to blame for that.” He brushed my hair off my forehead and kissed me on my lips. “Hopefully I can get you in bed soon enough.” He