Chapter 343

The door shut behind her, and Leanne stood there, watching as Curtis leisurely unbuttoned his suit. A silence hung between them for a moment.

“Why did you bring me to the hotel?”

Curtis glanced over, catching the hint of wariness on her face. A smirk played at the corners of his mouth, teasingly, “Why so nervous? You said you were tired. So I took you here for a nap, that’s all.”

“I could have gone home to sleep.” As she spoke, she actually turned to leave, reaching for

the doorknob.

Curtis sauntered up behind her, his broad hand capturing her delicate wrist.

“Running off? Scared I’ll devour you?”

Leanne’s heart raced a bit faster, her tone edgy “If you’re not going to devour me, why bring me to a hotel?”

Curtis burst out laughing at that.

Realizing what she just said, Leanne felt the heat rise in her cheeks, especially as Curtis stood so close, his laughter sending vibrations through her back.

She clutched the doorknob tightly, annoyed, “Is it really that funny?”

coaxed softly, “I worked overtime till 3 AM, cleared my schedule today just to spend time with you.

significantly. With all the pet hair at her

stay.

against her sensitive skin, “I promise I won’t devour you, okay?”

was on fire, and she elbowed him slightly behind her.

grunted, whether in pain or pretense, and when she turned to look, he seized the moment to scoop

lifted off her feet, she instinctively grabbed

Curtis carried her through the living room and dining area to the

As he tried to straighten up, he met resistance-Leanne was still clutching

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343

wash my hands and be

let

returned from the bathroom, Leanne was already snuggled under the covers, completely out of sight.

he drew the curtains and turned on

blocked out, leaving only the room’s cozy glow.

warm chest pressed against her back as the

Her eyes

feigning sleep.

comment on her trembling eyelashes, strained from the effort. Instead, he just held

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