“He ought to be,darling. I’m keen to be relegated to second place.”

Kenji stopped justinside the doorway and felt the acquainted frisson of jealousy at thesight of the person along with his hand clasped in that of his fiance. Makingan effort, he strolled into the room and gave them each a smile. “Ihope I’m not interrupting.”

“In no way.”Caleb leaned over to provide her a kiss on the lips earlier than rising. “Iwas simply leaving. I’ll see you tomorrow. As the person of honor,it’s my responsibility to deliver the strippers.” With a carelessgrin, he left the room.

Kenji took the spacehe’d left keen the jealousy to go away.

“You’reupset.”

Apparently, he hadn’tworked at it onerous sufficient.

“Simply-” Heblew out a breath. “He touches you every time he seems like. Ihate the truth that he kisses you.” He closed his eyes briefly.”I sound like a besotted idiot.”

Taking his hand inhers she positioned it the place her coronary heart was beating unsteadily. “Ibelong to you utterly and I’d such as you to lastly get that.”

His fingers spreadover her sweater the place the heat of her pores and skin was spreading to his.”I like you.” He instructed her thickly. “I’m askingyou to bear with me.”

“I’ll.”Letting go of his hand, she climbed into his lap. “Now thatwe’re alone-“

“What do youhave in thoughts?”

“Take a wildguess.”

Chapter 16

The weatherco-operated and the afternoon was beautiful with clear blue sky and theshowers from the day earlier than giving off a contemporary aroma from the flowersblooming within the numerous gardens. The arbor had been embellished and therestaurant had been closed for the ceremony.

The couple have been nowliving collectively and making an attempt to get used to the adjustment. He wasterritorial one thing she was making an attempt to reside with. He was accustomedto folks choosing up after him. She often had somebody coming inonce every week, however now they have been collectively, it was going to should bedifferent.

He had anexcellent housekeeper; a no-nonsense lady who’d immediatelytaken cost of the kitchen. Chantelle insisted on having her ladycome in as soon as every week as a result of she didn’t need her lacking out onthe cash she wanted.

“She doesn’tlike me.” She instructed Kenji that first evening after Mrs. Hamiltonhad been there.

“You’reimagining issues. She’s very loyal and doesn’t miss atrick. She additionally retains her opinions to herself.”

“She likesyou and thinks I’m usurping her function. It’s best to have consultedme-“

“She’sbeen with my household for years. I inherited her.”

“That’sthe downside. She thinks you deserve higher.”

“I havebetter.” He gave her a quizzical look. “You bought all ofthat from one assembly along with her?”

“I’m veryperceptive.” She identified.

“Can youperceive this?” He’d requested her softly, pulling her intohis arms. “How a lot I need you?”

“Kenji- “

“Shh. I’mbusy.”

Then there was thetime on the restaurant when one of many prospects was hitting on her.He’d stepped over and given the person a glance that had him backingoff.

“I used to be handlingthe state of affairs.” She’d blazed at him later in her workplace.

“Not quickenough. The asshole was touching your ass.”

“I used to be handlingit. I can handle myself.”

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