The Billionaire's Unexpected Proposal by Samantha

Chapter 39

my wrapping around his Evelyn's mind screamed at her to stop, but her body betrayed her, responding to his touch. She kissed him back, her arms wra neck as she melted into the kiss

For a brief moment, she let herself get lost in the sensation and the world around them faded away. Nothing else mattered but what she was feeling.

All she wanted for this brief moment was to forget all about the past and to live a little, but then reality crashed back in

She couldn't do that. Not when a lot was at stake. Not when she had to protect Samantha and herself

She pulled away abruptly, her heart pounding. "I can't do this," she said, her voice filled with regret. "I'm sorry, Derek

Before he could say anything, she turned and hurried back inside the suite. She needed to get away, to clear her head. She grabbed her toiletries and disappeared into the bathroom, locking the door behind her.

Once inside, the leaned against the door, taking deep, calming breaths. Her lips

r lips still tingled from the kiss, and she could feel the lingering warmth

of his touch on her skin. She shook her head, trying to dispel the memory.

Evelyn splashed cold water on her face, trying to wash away the confusion and guilt that swirled inside her. She stared at her reflection in the mirror, searching for some semblance of clarity.

e a mess."

be a After a few more moments, she undressed and stepped into the shower, hoping the hot water

in her mind, wondering how she

calmer, but the memory of the kiss still

dressed quickly and returned to the bedroom, determined to keep her distance

saw that he had pushed both the table and sofa closer to the bed and there were two wine glasses and a bottle of champagne on the table. "What's that for?" she asked with a frown, not liking the feeling she was having

last day here together and probably the last day I could get to

her but was

together and perhaps get to know a little more about ourselves. I told you stuff about me yet I don't know anything about you" Derek said,

mind racing. She knew Derek was trying to charm her, but she didn't want to give him the satisfaction of knowing she was affected by

really just want to get some sleep, Derek," she said,

glass, Derek insisted, pouring the champagne into the glasses. "I promise, no tricks and I won't do

the way he worded it. His promise to not do what she didn't want was not something she could rely on since

decline and just go to bed as planned but somehow she found herself taking the wineglass

just one glass," she said, sitting down on the

sofa.

took a small sip, the bubbles tickling her nose as she eyed him warily. She

bothering you lately?" Derek asked and she

do you mean?

seem unusually distracted lately. And you always have worry lines between your brows. Is there anything I can help with?" Derek asked, wanting to see if she would