Page 11 of Seductive Heat

"Well, yeah."

"We're adults. We can handle it."

"You're a goddess, and I'm a commoner. It doesn't matter if we're adults. It's inappropriate."

"Oh my God, you're old-fashioned. That's so cute." I grin.

"I'm trying to be chivalrous."

"Yeah, good luck with that. If you want a pillow between us, you'll have to sacrifice yours. I need all my pillows, Prince Charming."

He gets a spoon and starts approaching my apple pie with it. I move the plate back and glare at him.

"What do you think you are doing, charming?"

"I'm getting a piece of pie."

"I don't share food," I growl.

"What, are you Joey from Friends?"

"Something like that. Now, put that spoon down before you get hurt."

He thinks I'm joking, but I'm not sharing my pie with anyone. The more I eat my pie, the more the frown on his face intensifies. Yeah, buddy, it's not happening. Some other things might happen, but not this.

"You're seriously not going to let me even taste that?"

"Nope."

"But it's romantic to share."

"In the movies, maybe. In real life, this whole pie is mine, and look, it's almost gone."

I slip the last spoonful of pie into my mouth and moan like I'm coming right here, right now. Opening my eyes, I realize I've woken the beast. Theo's gaze is heated with desire, and he might just jump me if I'm not careful. Who am I kidding? I want him to jump me. I've never seen such a sexy man in my entire life.

Instead of making an advance, Theo takes himself into the bathroom and locks the door behind him. I shouldn't be teasing him like this, but there's a raw attraction between us, and I'm not sure how to handle it except to try and seduce him. That's my go-to place, generally with guys. I'm not sure how slow or fast Theo wants to take things between us.

The Theo that comes out from the bathroom is different and more reserved. He's taken off his jeans and is only in his black boxer briefs, and oh my, is he packing. He doesn't look at me and lifts the comforter on the bed to get in. He grabs one of the pillows behind him and puts it beside him, making what I'm guessing is a wall between us.

I go to the bathroom to get ready for bed. I undress down to my underwear and put on a robe that is behind the door. When I came out, Theo had already taken the food cart outside. I'm glad he's back on the bed, however, because I would be ogling him otherwise.

"Are you going to sleep in your t-shirt?" I ask him.

"Yes."

"Okay."

I take my robe off quickly, and I see Theo turn his head to the other side. What a gentleman. That's so cute. I lift the comforter and slide into the bed. The sheets are soft and comfortable, and I almost moan in pleasure. I appreciate the finer things in life, but sometimes, I'm a little too vocal about it. I go crazy when I'm having sex.

My mind starts wondering how Theo is as a lover. Is he tender or wild? Would he call me his "good girl"?

I turn to my side and realize he's on his side as well, looking at me.

"The bed is nice. Thank you, Theo."

"Anything for you, goddess."

"I need to figure out a nickname for you."

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