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“Okay.”
“Which poses a significant problem.”
I cocked my head.“What?”
“I resigned my position with MI6 yesterday.I somehow doubt my replacement, even if it is Pinch, will tolerate me coming to the office with you every day, trailing behind you like the hopelessly in-love puppy dog I am.”
I chuckled.“No?After witnessing his anguish when you were missing, I think Pinch will grant your every wish.”
His eyes scrunched.“What about you, George?Will you grant my every wish?”
My eyes bored into his.“I will, Z.”
“You may not once you hear what I’m asking.”
I rested my hands on his forearms, loving the feel of the warm water against my back.“If you’re asking me to leave MI5, you’re too late.”
He studied me but didn’t speak.
“I’ve already decided to resign.”
“You’re certain of this?”
“I heeded what you said, Z, about us never being apart.Since you returning to MI6 isentirelyout of the question, tendering my resignation is our only option.”
“Entirely?”
“If you did return, I’d quit anyway.”
“While this conversation is rhetorical, I’m curious why you say you’d quit.”
“Because I won’t go back to you being my boss.To you denying what is between us for the sake of propriety.”
He brushed away the tear that rolled down my cheek.“I could never give you up.Not for anything in the world, but most especially not for propriety.”
“So, what’s next for us?”I asked.
“Besides more lovemaking?”He winked.
“That’s a given.”
“How about a strong cup of tea and a decent meal?”
With his words, my stomach grumbled.“Sorry.I haven’t eaten since yesterday morning.”
His eyes opened wide.
“I couldn’t, Z.The idea that I’d never?—”
He covered my mouth with a gentle kiss.“Shh.I’m here, and so are you.No more what-ifs, no more wasted time, no more being anywhere but together.”
“Hmm.”
“What?”he asked, brushing my nipple with his fingertip.“I’m not opposed to tying you to the bed to keep you with me if necessary.”
I raised a brow.“Neither am I.”
He smiled.“What was the hmm about?”
