Page 18 of Next Door Billionaire's Surprise Baby

I place a hand on his shoulder and try to get him to look at me. "Look at me, Kane."

He slowly turns his gaze to meet mine, and I see the flurry of emotions burning in his dark eyes.

I don't know what to say. For the first time, Kane has me beat, and he doesn't have to be his usual brooding self to do it.

"You're the boss, and I'm your employee. It's against the rules," I say finally, and he rolls his eyes.

"There are ways to go around it."

"There's only so much we can do sneaking around," I reply, "So for the sake of everyone in our lives, let's stay out of trouble."

As I wait for him to agree, a cold gust of wind blows over the balcony, and I shiver. Ever watchful, Kane notices and brings one of his huge arms to wrap around my back. He tugs me closer and places his jaw on the top of my head, effectively turning himself into a human windshield for me.

I almost melt.

"I'm sorry for what Tim did to you," Kane whispers into my hair, "I don't think I've formally apologized on his behalf. And as for your daughter, if there's anything you need me to do…"

"You're already doing enough," I tell him. The job is well-paying, and I can support Skye and me comfortably.

Kane, however, isn't convinced, "Yeah, well…"

It's my turn to shush him, "Shh. Leave it alone."

We fall into comfortable silence for a while until I start to get drowsy from standing for too long.

Yawning, I tug at Kane's arm as a signal for him to release me, sighing, "It's late. I have to get going."

Kane lets out a sigh as he reluctantly lets go of me. We stare at each other for a long moment, and Kane's eyes flicker to my lips.

"Can I get one last kiss before you go?"

I'm more than happy to oblige him. Our faces drift closer, and I close my eyes in anticipation of his sweet, warm lips. Suddenly, a cell phone starts ringing and causes both of us to freeze.

I recognize the ringtone to be mine, and I fumble around inside the hidden pockets in my dress to pick up the phone.

I grab hold of the phone and check the caller ID to see it's Fiona calling.

I really need to go now.

"I'm sorry," I whisper and turn around to head to the balcony door.

I hear Kane say, "Goodnight, Chloe,” before the door shuts behind me.

Chapter 8

Kane

Don't Leave Me Like This

My fingers trail along her creamy thighs, tickling her skin and causing her to let out a sound that's somewhere between a moan and a giggle.

"Oh, Kane," she sighs, and her beautiful hands caress my back.

My hands don't stop moving, even when they get to the warm, wet spot between her thighs.

I push two fingers into her slick folds.

"Kane!"

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