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“Yes. I should probably get going.” Except, I’m not ready to step back into the shoes of the girl I was when I first got here. I’m dreading it.
“Do you want to?” His words come out a little like a challenge. As if he’s daring me to tell the truth.
I feel like I can’t lie. Although, on this occasion, I probably should.
“No.”
“Then stay.”
I chuckle. “I think the restaurant’s going to be closing soon.”
“They’ll stay open if I want them to.” His words exude arrogance but are tamed by the flirtatious wink he gives me.
“I don’t doubt that.” I smirk, leaning my head to the side as I give him an amused stare.
“Then you should stay.” His voice drops on that last word, and the sensuality in his deep tenor makes my stomach flutter.
Heat rolls over my skin again like hot coals. I want to indulge in the feeling and allow it to take me to wherever this could go, but that voice of warning returns, reminding me to be sensible.
It’s obvious we’re attracted to each other. That attraction is as tangible as the empty bottle of wine on the table, so staying is something I shouldn’t entertain.
“I shouldn’t stay.” I bite the inside of my lip.
“Shouldn’t? What if I want to see you again?”
He wants to see me again?
An angry blush sweeps over my body, and I know there’s no way I can hide my reaction, especially since I want to see him again, too.
Whether it would be good or bad for me, I’d actually love to. Tonight was the most fun I’ve had with a man in years.Years.
I almost felt like the old me during the time we’ve spent together.
But… realistically, stretching this out is going to make everything worse. At the stroke of midnight, I’ll turn right back into a pumpkin with the shitty life I was trying to escape when I came here. The sensible thing to do is use the little resolve I have left to thank him for a great evening and call it a night.
“I probably shouldn’t do that either.” Saying those words feels wrong.
I’m surprised when he gives me a wide grin. “I’m hearing this word again—shouldn’t.” He narrows one eye and stares at me as if he’s trying to probe into my mind. “Perhaps if you say youcan’t,I’d be more inclined to believe you.”
Can’t.
Given that I really can’t, that word should be easy to say, so I try.
“I….” I try and fail miserably.
And I know why.
I failed, and I’m still failing, to say the words because this handsome stranger has awakened my body with a carnal desire I know I shouldn’t entertain but want to. I should chase the feeling away and focus, but it’s been so long since my body has been given any attention and adoration, I’m starving for both.
It doesn’t help that Knight is looking at me again as if he wants to consume me, with a wanton darkness of lust lurking in the corners of his eyes.
Suddenly, I’m momentarily breathless, caught in a war of emotions that seems to have snuck up on me.
Noticing my conundrum, Knight inches closer, and I become hyperaware of how close we are. We’re so close we’re sharing the same air.
“Having trouble?” His voice almost takes on a sing-song edge.
“My life’s a little complicated at the moment.” That’s the best way I can explain my situation without going into any of the unsavory details.
