Chapter 114

Steven cackled as Marie's frantic voice trailed him.

“Steven, do not look at my phone. Give it here. And, stop making me chase you!”

“If you want it, come and get it, baby.” He said, waving it in the air and laughing when she failed to catch up with him.

She stopped, panting as she ducked her head between her laps.

“Babe. You're so unfit. You're joining me to exercise henceforth.”

“You’ll have to tie and gag me to ever see me in that room of doom.” She said, snatching her phone out of his arm.

“ Room of doom? How dramatic you are, my lady.”

“It's true, though.”

His arms slid down to her waist as he drew her into an embrace.

How on earth had her ever thought he’d be able to live without this closeness between them?

“What?” She asked, her jutted lips tempting him sorely. He knew they had to get to dinner but what he really wanted to taste first was the sweetness of her lips.

“Steven,” She half grumbled before melting in his arms. Reluctantly, Steven pulled his mouth away from hers and s