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."

have to 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 would soothe her frazzled

kiss in

shower, she felt somewhat calmer, but the memory of the kiss still lingered at the edge of her

determined to keep her distance from Derek for the

and sofa closer to the bed and there were two wine glasses

thought we could drink to our last day here together and probably the last day I could get to seduce you" he said, holding up

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

If not for celebration, at least let's have a drink 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,

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

to get some sleep, Derek," she said,

glass, Derek insisted, pouring the champagne into the glasses. "I promise, no tricks

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

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

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

sofa.

as she eyed

bothering you lately?" Derek asked and

do you mean?

worry lines between your brows. Is there anything I can help with?" Derek asked, wanting to see if