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."

will be a After a few

the kiss in

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

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

that he had pushed both the table and sofa closer to the bed and there were two wine glasses

her with a mischievous smile. "I thought we could drink to our last day here

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

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

was trying to charm her, but she didn't want to give him the satisfaction

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

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

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

being was screaming for her to decline and just go to bed as planned but

said, sitting down on the bed

sofa.

she eyed him warily. She still couldn't

lately?" Derek asked

do you mean?

brows. Is there anything I can help with?" Derek asked, wanting to see if she would open up to him.