My eyes widen, and my mouth drops open. “I didn’t!”

He chuckles. “You probably did. And it was cute as fuck, so don’t stress about it.”

I smile, wanting on the meal and again at him. “I can’t imagine you seen that.”

He doesn’t blink as he says, “I bear in mind every little thing in relation to you.”

I look away from the depth of his eyes. “Thanks, that is great.”

“Bon appétit.” He units his serviette over his lap and picks up his burger, taking a chunk.

I do the identical with my serviette. I really feel a bit of foolish as I deliver the burger to my lips, this dressed up and consuming one thing so unsophisticated, however the second I chunk into it, I cease worrying. That is higher than the 2 I shared with him beforehand.

“Mmm, that’s so good.”

“I’ll inform the chef you stated so. Would you like some wine?”

“With my burger?” I snort. “No, thanks. I’m nonetheless reliving the reminiscences of the final time I drank.”

He appears at me with amusement. “Honest sufficient.” We quietly get pleasure from our meal earlier than Kol speaks once more. “What do you assume you’d wish to do when you might do something?”

I end chewing my fry. “Work-wise?”

He shrugs. “Positive. How would you spend your time?”

I ponder his query for a minute. “I’m undecided. I’ve by no means had the choice to consider it earlier than, however I suppose it’s one thing I would like to contemplate.”

My abdomen clenches. So many prospects. What if I select improper?

Oh god, I’ve been so presumptuous, haven’t I? Assuming I used to be free to remain right here for so long as I wished with out contributing something.

“In the event you’re asking as a result of I’ve overstayed my?—”

“Cease.” Kol frowns. “That’s not why I’m asking. I’m asking as a result of I would like you to be joyful right here.”

The strain in my shoulders lessens. “I’m joyful right here.”

“For now. However finally your pleasure about this newfound freedom of yours will put on off. I don’t need you to wish to depart looking for one thing new and thrilling. I’d slightly you discovered that right here.”

The place is that this coming from? He stated one thing related about me leaving at Black Magic Bar, however why?

“Kol”—I attain throughout the desk for his hand—“I’m not going anyplace. And if something adjustments with how I really feel, I’ll discuss to you about it.”

He research me for an extended whereas. I don’t flinch, don’t even blink till he provides me a small nod.

“The query stands. What would you wish to do?”

I put one other fry in my mouth since that’s all that’s left on my plate. Kol was appropriate, I do inhale burgers. “The one factor I actually love to try this I find out about is portray. I assume I might attempt different issues. I’d need to. I’m not proficient sufficient to be an expert painter.”

“That’s bullshit. I’ve seen your work. Particularly that new one you’re engaged on. It’s a masterpiece.”

My head tilts. “You assume so?”

“I do know so.”

I’ve been dabbling in one thing aside from landscapes these days—erotic artwork. I get pleasure from portray the physique and mimicking the way in which it strikes, the stretch of the muscle tissue, and since Kol at all times has me scorching and bothered, the erotic nature of the work simply sort of got here out.

Kol units his serviette on the desk and stands, strolling over to the easel. “That is actually good. And it’s fucking scorching.”

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