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."

stay focused. You need to stay focused else everything will be a After a few more moments, she undressed and stepped into the shower, hoping the hot water

in her mind, wondering how she had allowed herself to

she finally emerged from the shower, she felt somewhat calmer, but the memory of the kiss still

returned to the bedroom, determined to keep her distance from Derek

two wine glasses and a bottle of champagne on the table. "What's that for?" she asked with a frown, not liking

to our last day here together

her response 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

ourselves. I told you stuff about me yet I don't

She knew Derek was trying to charm her, but she didn't want to

want to get some sleep, Derek," she said, trying

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

problem with the way he worded it. His promise to not do what she didn't want was

her being was screaming for her to decline and just go to bed as planned but somehow she found herself taking the wineglass he

just one glass," she said, sitting down on the bed since Derek

sofa.

bubbles tickling her nose as she eyed him warily. She still

lately?" Derek asked and she

do you mean?

you seem unusually distracted lately. And you always have worry lines between your brows. Is there anything I can help with?"