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“You should have gotten up when I asked you the first time. Then you would have had thirty.”
“You suck!” I call out as he stalks out of the room, leaving me to take the quickest shower in the history of all showers.
Walking out of the bathroom, I find clothes laying across the bed along with a small bag. Not even looking at what’s there, I shove them in the bag. Chase walks in just as I finish getting dressed. “Good morning, beautiful.”
“Hi.” I’m still pouting. He takes my hand and pulls me to his chest.
“You smell amazing,” he purrs, his nose in my hair.
“Where are we going?”
“I told you, it’s a surprise.” He kisses my forehead. Releasing me, he picks up my bag. “Let’s go, or we’ll be late.” He swats my ass, causing me to yelp.
Chase leads me out of my building to an awaiting car. I lift a brow at him, but he only shrugs. Before the driver could come around, Chase opens my door. “After you,” he croons.
Once we are both situated, the driver makes his way through lower Manhattan. I’m snuggled up against Chase, my head in the crook of his arm. As we grow closer to our destination, it becomes abundantly clear where we are headed: the airport. I spin to face Chase. “Chase!” I say more forcefully than I intend.
“What?” he asks, a giant grin plastered across his face.
“You know I hate surprises.”
“But this is a good surprise.”
“Where are we going?”
“You really want to know?” I nod. I need to know. ”Boston,” he sighs.
“Boston? Really?” He nods.
“Since I’m leaving soon, I thought we could spend a romantic weekend together. Besides New York, what other city in the continental US would do?”
Boston. I’ve only been there once when I attended a marine science symposium. I didn’t have time to see much, but what I did see was beautiful. My body relaxes and I blow out a gentle breath. Chase chuckles.
“What?”
“Nothing.” He pulls me close and kisses me on the temple. I look up into his gorgeous blue eyes. I’ve grown to recognize certain expressions, and his eyes are telling me he’s up to no good.
“What?”
He smiles. “Let’s just say what you had planned for us in the shower this morning is nothing compared to what I’m going to do to you tonight.”
“Whatever do you mean?” I ask coyly, but the pitch of my voice gives me away.
“I hope you don’t expect to sleep this weekend.” His voice is low and raspy.
The flight to Boston was quick. I have to admit, going back to commercial flying is going to be difficult. I can certainly get used to this.
There’s a car waiting for us when we land. Chase and I exit the plane and get into the town car. Once our bags are loaded into the trunk, we head toward the hotel.
The driver takes us over the Boston Channel. The view is spectacular. I can’t help but smile the entire ride. It must be infectious, because Chase hasn’t stopped smiling either. After a few quick turns, we arrive at our destination. Above a large brick archway is the Boston Harbor Hotel, and it is nothing short of exquisite. I stand in front of the hotel, entranced, taking in the panoramic water and city views. Chase puts his arm around me. “What do you think?”
“It’s beautiful,” I breathe.
“Let’s go check out the room.” He guides me toward the doors entering the hotel.
The lobby is grand. Dark marble floors contrast against the light colored walls and a huge chandelier hangs over a large center table. Wide arched doorways lead through the lobby to a check-in area. “Sit and relax for a minute. I’ll go check us in.” I nod and take a seat on one of the plush chairs. If the lobby is this extravagant, I can’t wait to see the room. Within minutes, Chase is back with our key cards. He leads me to an elevator.
After a long ride, the doors open. Following Chase to our room, he opens the door. Signaling me to go in, he murmurs, “Ladies first.”
