Chapter 18

Layla

Louis catches me a little off guard with his statement, and it takes me a few seconds to gather my thoughts, so I place my fork down on my plate.

"You know what that sounds like?" I lean forward, hoping I'm wrong about what I'm about to say. "You don't want Nathan to know that you, Louis Lindgren, are my boyfriend."

He bursts into laughter, placing his hand on the side of his torso. "Come on. That's not what I meant. I was only saying I hope you didn't tell him it's me."

"I didn't have to. He only asked what my boyfriend does for a living."

"Well, I guess I was thinking too far ahead," he admits.

"You definitely were."

"Why would you ever think I would want to hide that I'm with such a gorgeous woman?" His voice is gentle and loving.

In my head, I admit that it did sound that way when he hoped I didn't mention him to Nathan. But I guess it was ridiculous of me to even feel that way.

With passionate eyes, he kisses the back of my hand and I instantly blush.

"I've been waiting fo