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."

let this happen," she whispered to herself. "You have to stay focused. You need to stay focused else everything will be a

spray, she replayed the kiss in

calmer, but the memory of the kiss still lingered

keep her distance

to the bed and there were two wine

with a mischievous smile. "I thought we could drink to our last day here together and probably the last day I could

had been pleased by 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 he intended to find out "I don't think

to know a little more about ourselves. I told you stuff about me yet

her, but she didn't want to give him the satisfaction of knowing

really just want to get some sleep, Derek," she said, trying to keep her voice

glasses. "I promise, no tricks and I

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

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

sitting down on

sofa.

took a small sip, the bubbles tickling her nose as she eyed him warily. She still couldn't understand why

you lately?" Derek asked and she raised a

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