Chapter 30

"Why the hell would I..."

To Chase’s delight, Amaya blushed, her gaze lingering on his chest for a few too many seconds.

Oh, this just got better and better, he thought to himself. "Come on, Miss Patterson, it's not like you have another choice. My farm house is the most modern dwelling here in the town."

"That won’t be necessary—"

"There is an inn there, but surely you’ll hate the bed bugs there. My extra rooms have all the amenities of a hotel."

Amaya sighed, "Of course, it’s super modern; what did I expect?" Yes, she never expected mundane things with her boss; of course, he'd make his stay like a five-star one. But could she stay? After the kiss? Could she stay in a house with him alone?

"Mocking becomes your hobby, I see. I like that." Chase leaned closer, her awareness of him evident in the widening of her pupils, the tip of her tongue darting out to moisten her bottom lip, and his gut clenching with how badly he still wanted her.

Maybe he should tell her the truth now and be do