Plowing my fingers through the soft strands of her hair, I apply pressure at the back of her neck, bending to kiss her forehead.
“Marin,” I emphasize with a squeeze at her nape. “I’ve never felt this way about anyone else before.”
“Never?” she asks with an innocent inflection to her voice.
I shake my head. “Never.”
Sliding my hands to her cheeks, I brush her bottom lip with my thumb.
“I’ve fallen for you, Marin. I want more of you. You’re not only a very capable assistant, but an amazing woman. I want you by my side and in my bed every day and every night from this day forward.”
She smiles brightly, her eyes twinkling with happiness.
“Yes. I’d like that. I want more with you, too.”
With a wink, I lift her in my arms and head toward the door. “Then it’s settled. Now, let’s talk about getting you into my bed.”
