Page 180 of Those Who Are Bound

He frowned. It couldn’t be that simple. He let out a half laugh. “If I’d known how the next morning would go, we’d have had sex all night.”

“You’re laughing at me, but… I wanted one perfect day with you, and it included one perfect night with you.”

She looked absolutely sincere.

“But we kept getting interrupted, and you chose—”

“It wasn’t a choice like that, Elliott.”

Her gaze dropped to his chest. “Anyway, I didn’t get that night. I wanted you. I needed you.” She petted his chest briefly, her expression wistful.

He was trying hard to play it cool, to remain calm. Was this… an opening?

Tugging on her hair lightly, he pointed out, “I’m here.”

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