Page 34 of Runaway Hearts: Seduced by Danger

“No. I have something in Vancouver.”

Damn, girl. Stop asking so many questions!

My lips twitch, and I blink faster. “Wh-”

Kai shuts me up with a glare. “Ready?”

I nod, and his expression melts into something close to awe as he reaches out and grabs my bags. “Let’s go.”

And back on the road, we are.

“Coffee first,” I say when I spot a coffee shop.

Chapter 7

Power vs. Panic

Sipping my mochaccino, I let out a soft exhale. Parked in front of the coffee shop, there’s no need to hurry. I want to savor this moment, let the pleasure wash over me. I only have four hours to drive until I reach St-Gabriel, and we part for good.

The world fades; all that’s left is the perfect balance of chocolate and coffee. I lean back and hear celestial bells, lost in bliss.

I enjoy the liquid in my mouth, feeling pure joy. Kai watches me with a puzzled gaze, but I’m too focused on my drink to care.

“It’s so good,” I moan in delight from my car.

Kai’s eyes widen, and his jaw drops. Oh, he heard. A mochaccino is pure bliss. He opens his mouth to speak, but I silence him with my finger, not wanting to ruin my morning with words. But his lips part a bit until the wet heat of his mouth greets my finger, and his breathing slows.

God, he has soft, pillowy lips.

I bring the cup up to my nose and sniff the aroma of the hot drink.

The morning coffee indicates the mood for the day. Right now, it’s intoxicating.

Kai takes my hand and puts it back on the handrest between us.

He turns to his coffee and sips.

I smile hesitantly, glancing at the clock. Only four hours until I can shower at my uncle’s house. This morning, taking a shower while Mr. Kiken was in the same room was too risky, and the thought sent tingles down my pelvis.

I can see the dirty-movie scenario clearly.

Kai barges in, pretending he needs to use the bathroom, but joins me in the shower, taking advantage of my nudity for doing naughty things before facing the day.

But some fantasies are best when left untouched. I might drool at the sight of Kai’s physique, but something about my attraction to him makes me uneasy. It’s too strong.

And that scares me.

“You’re a long way gone, Marianne.”

I hum faintly, trying to ignore the connection between us.

“How long were you with Eric?” he asks, leaning on his left side.

I shudder at the thought of confessing how stupid I’d been. “It’s none of your business.”

“I’d really appreciate it if you would answer me.”

I roll my eyes. “And I’d really appreciate world peace.”

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