Chapter 149

KATE

He returned to the room about ten minutes later. I took the opportunity to search for my phone, check my messages, and also send a threatening message to Lisa and Mary. I wouldn't let them know yet how wonderful the gift had been, in a way.

"Ready?" He looked at me, standing in the doorway.

"Yes."

I left my phone on the nightstand and crawled to the edge of the bed.

"Do you need help?" he asked.

I wanted to wipe that smirk off his face.

"Well, I think my legs still work. Thanks."

"You think?"

"Don't be so presumptuous."

"I won't argue, Collins. It's just necessary to look at you," he said before entering the bathroom.

"You know how to compliment a woman."

I followed him. He turned off the water in the hot tub, which was already full.

"What I did to you was much better than complimenting, don't you think?"

"You managed to exhaust me enough to not want to argue, so you must be right."

He got into the tub and then reached out to help me. The water felt divine. I wait