“Feed me tacos and inform me I’m fairly,” I joke again, my abdomen rumbling in settlement. As we transfer across the small kitchen, I watch him with curiosity, questioning what he has up his sleeve. He appears real in his willingness to take issues sluggish, however there’s part of me that may’t shake the suspicion that he might need an ulterior motive.

Chapter Twenty-Three

Spencer

The solar spills golden heat throughout my face as I dig into my plate. The B&B suite’s terrace gives a surprising view of the property backyard. Percival sits throughout from me on the different aspect of the counter, his charming smile barely contained beneath a chunk of his taco.

“Isn’t this simply yummy?” he asks, eyes twinkling with satisfaction. I nod, savoring the flavors dancing on my tongue. For somebody who loves luxurious like Percival, this breakfast actually lives as much as his requirements.

My fingers hint the define of the seashell-patterned serviette on my lap, and I ponder the whirlwind of occasions that led us right here. Saving Percival’s life, our blossoming connection, the shared secrets and techniques, and weak moments—all of it appears like a dream, but right here we’re, collectively.

Percival’s cellphone buzzes on the desk, and he glances on the display screen earlier than excusing himself. “I’m sorry, Spencer, I have to take this name.” He stands, brushing imaginary crumbs from his pants, and heads inside his bed room. I do know I can’t hear him, however I admire his respect for my house.

Life has a humorous method of throwing curveballs, however possibly, simply possibly, this journey is supposed to be. Whereas Percival’s on the cellphone, I let my ideas drift to my work, pondering of portray a colourful backyard in a single dresser’s door, my type, in fact. My palms itch to choose up a brush, however for now, I’ll retailer these photos in my thoughts, able to carry them to life once I return residence.

Via the open door, I see Percival’s face fall, his assured demeanor changed by a tense frown. His free hand runs by his hair as he listens to whoever is on the opposite finish of the road.

Percival hangs up and stares on the cellphone for a second, deep in thought. I fear about what may have induced such a response. This isn’t the carefree, party-loving Percival I’ve come to know. Regardless of the particular person mentioned, it left him rattled.

As I look forward to Percival to rejoin me, I take a sip of my orange juice, the cool liquid quenching my thirst and providing a quick distraction from my concern. The solar continues its climb into the sky, drawing shadows on the room, and I really feel that the burden of these shadows now rests upon each our shoulders.

“Spencer,” he begins, looking for phrases, “there’s one thing I want to speak to you about.”

“Is all the things alright?” I ask, my voice wavering barely, attempting to learn his expression.

“All the things’s nice,” he reassures me, reaching throughout the desk to take my hand. His contact sends shivers down my backbone, igniting that acquainted spark between us. “However I feel we want a while alone to determine… nicely, us.”

“Us?” I repeat, coronary heart pounding on the thought. Regardless of the uncertainty of the scenario, the thought of exploring our connection additional sends heat coursing by my veins.

“Yeah,” Percival says, willpower etched on his face. “I wish to take you to Monterey. It’s lovely there, and we’ll have the privateness we have to push our limits and see the place this goes.”

“Monterey, huh?” I reply, attempting to sound informal regardless of the butterflies dancing in my abdomen. “Which means extra days on the street. What about my work?”

“You don’t have to fret about something,” he grins, the acquainted twinkle returning to his eyes. “So, what do you say? Are you able to take this leap with me?”

“I want to consider it,” I reply, stuffed with hesitation, my pulse racing on the prospect of what lies forward. The joys of the unknown is exhilarating. I belief Percival, and I’m greater than keen to embark on this journey collectively.

“Come on, Spencer… I promise it will likely be enjoyable.”

Gianna’s face involves my thoughts whereas she begs me to float and push my limits.

“Okay, I’ll go together with you.”

“Nice,” says Percival, leaning in to brush a young kiss towards my cheek. “We’ll go away as quickly as doable. Begin packing your luggage, Miss O’Hagan. We’re in for one hell of a journey.”

With that, he walks away to arrange all the things for the journey, making preparations for lodging and guaranteeing we’ve all the things we have to embark on our steamy journey. I watch him as he strikes by the room with goal, his naked torso showcasing his sculpted muscle tissues. He wouldn’t be my typical kind, however there’s one thing about him that pulls me in, igniting a starvation inside me I by no means knew I had.

“Alright, Spencer,” he pronounces later, pocketing his cellphone with a happy grin. My two small luggage are sitting on the ground at my toes. “We’re all set. Are you able to hit the street?”

“Completely,” I reply, my coronary heart racing in anticipation.

“Nice,” he says, grabbing our luggage and main me exterior, the place his black SUV awaits us. The vibration of the engine is sort of a siren’s name, beckoning us in the direction of the open freeway. “Monterey, right here we go!” Percival says, his eyes gleaming with pleasure as he settles into the driving force’s seat. I slide into the passenger aspect, feeling the buttery mushy leather-based embrace me.

As we hit the street, driving north in the direction of Monterey, California, the wind whips by our hair, and the joy builds. The solar kisses our pores and skin, and the scent of the ocean fills the air. I really feel alive, electrical even, as we pace alongside the coast.

“Spencer, have you ever ever been to Monterey?” Percival asks, his phrases full of real curiosity.

“By no means,” I confess. “However I’ve at all times needed to.”

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