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

kiss in her mind, wondering how she

from the shower, she felt somewhat calmer, but the memory

keep her distance from Derek for the rest of

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

our last day here together

to his kiss earlier and that had assured him even more that she wanted him as much as he wanted her but was holding back for reasons he intended to find out "I don't think there anything worth drinking to or celebrating about

least let's have a drink together and perhaps get to know a little more about ourselves. I told you stuff about me yet

her mind racing. She knew Derek was trying to charm her, but she didn't want to give him

some sleep, Derek," she said, trying to keep her

glasses. "I promise, no tricks

what she didn't want was not something she could rely on since they both

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

said, sitting down on the bed since Derek was already sitting

sofa.

tickling her nose as she eyed

bothering you lately?" Derek

do you mean?

you always have worry lines between your brows. Is there anything I can help with?" Derek asked, wanting to see if she would open up to him. Chapter