Chapter 24

Chelsea was breathing heavy and Derek hadn’t even touched her yet. Judging by what he had just said, he actually wanted her. It wasn’t insincere flirting. His tone was laced with desire. His dark smoldering eyes were actually darker than usual and she didn’t think that could happen. He hadn’t taken his eyes off her since she opened the door. Derek had let his cell slip out of his hand, hitting the carpet. And she also noticed the bulge in his pants that was directed at her.

What do I do now? Do I go to him or wait for him to come to me?

He began to walk to her.

Yes. I should let him make the first move since he knows what he’s doing and I don’t.

He gingerly placed his hand on her shoulder above the strap of her lingerie. “You look . . . amazing.”

“Oh, thank you,” she said, trying not to blush. She wanted to be sexy and alluring. Not nervous and jittery like a virgin - despite the fact that’s what she was.