Chapter 135: Massive and magnificent

ALISON

I tilted my head. "You don't need to do see me to my hotel room. I'm a big girl, Noah. I can take care of myself."

"Honey, I have not one single doubt that what you say is true, but I was raised to see a lady home. Or to her hotel room, as the case may be. It doesn't mean I think you're less than capable. It just means I'm a gentleman." He took hold of my elbow and steered me out of the elevator car. "Besides, maybe I want the chance to talk to you a little longer."

"Not that much longer, because my door's right here." I stopped in front of my room and fumbled for my key. "So not too far out of your way."

"No." He turned to face me, leaning his shoulder against the jamb. "Not far enough."

"Oh, really?" I played with the keycard in my hand. "I could've taken us around the long way if I'd known you wanted to drag out good-night."

He stared down at me, his eyes clouded with what looked like indecision. "The crazy thing is, Alison . . ." He stopped and dragged one hand thr