Page 21 of Whisker Me Away

The only reason we pull our hands away from each other is because our waiter is here with our cheesy artichoke dip. The type of cheese this restaurant uses complements the artichoke and spices just right and the toasted bread adds the perfect crunch. The food is downright divine, made only better because we’re sharing it with each other.

By the time our main courses arrive, the sun is setting. The sky is a shimmering mix of purples and pinks and blues. It’s the most stunning sight I’ve ever seen.

Cade scoots his chair beside mine and pulls out his phone. We take a selfie together with the setting sun behind us. I watch with warmth in my stomach as he immediately changes the background of his phone to that picture.

I’ll be the first to admit that everything is happening quickly, but Cade is right. We know what we feel, so why push those feelings away? Why pretend it’s not there and real and genuine? Why not just embrace them?

We each take a few bites from the other’s plate, wanting to experience everything our dinner has to offer. By the time all of our food is eaten, the sky is dark and a few stars are starting to twinkle overhead.

I’m not sure tonight could have been any more perfect.

“Can I interest the two of you in some dessert tonight?”

I put a hand on my stomach and look over at Cade. “I’m pretty full but I really want some tiramisu,” I confess softly.

Cade looks up at our waiter with a grin. “One tiramisu with two spoons, please.”

“Great choice. We make it fresh every night so you’re in for a treat. Would you like a cup of coffee to go with it?”

“That would be perfect,” Cade says with a nod.

Once the waiter is gone, I whisper, “if we both have a cup of coffee this late, we’ll be up all night.”

Cade smirks. “Tiramisu isn’t the only thing I plan on having for dessert.”

All of the blood in my body rushes in opposite directions, half of it going to my cheeks and the rest going to my cock. Cade’s warm chuckle only serves to ramp my arousal even higher. I hate how effortlessly sexy this man is, but at the same time, I love it so much.

“If that’s something you’re interested in, of course.”

I narrow my eyes at him. “Of course I’m interested. If you hadn’t mentioned it I would have. Except I would have waiteduntil we were in a place where people wouldn’t be able to see my tented pants!”

“Gods, you’re adorable,” Cade says with a grin. “And for some reason that I cannot comprehend, you’re all mine.”

My stomach swoops violently at the soft confession. “It’s true,” I tell him. “I’m yours.”

Chapter Nine

Cade

In the blink of an eye, our vacation is coming to a close. I haul my backpack onto my back before carrying my rolling bag and Spencer’s bag as well onto the train. We make our way towards the back where our private cabin is located.

This feels so bittersweet. On the one hand, I’m excited to be on our way back home and see what life will be like now that I have Spencer by my side. On the other hand, I don’t want the excitement of our vacation to end.

“I think I need to lie down,” Spencer murmurs, following behind me.

For the last few days, Spencer has been looking a little green around the whiskers. At first, we thought maybe he’d eaten something that’s given him food poisoning but I’ve eaten everything he has and I’ve been feeling fine. Better than fine actually.

He’s either caught a bug or something else is going on. All I know for sure is that my instincts are going wild, begging me totake care of Spencer as best as I can. Which is why I’m carrying all our bags so Spencer can walk through the train without an ounce of strain.

“Welcome back,” Matthew greets us with a wide smile. “You’re in the same personal cabin on the way back.”

“Thank you, Matthew.”

I usher Spencer into the cabin, helping him sit on the bed. I toss our bags down before working his shoes off and helping him out of his jacket.

“Comfortable? Do you need an extra blanket or something?”

“I’m perfect. Thank you, Cade.”

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