C24 Chapter 24

"What? Did I surprise you that much?" I asked.

"I can't help it." He grinned. "As you wish."

His arm was still around my shoulder so I hastily wrapped my arms around his torso and looked up gently to meet his eyes. "Thank you for listening," I said.

His thumb caressed my cheeks and his lips curved into a gentle smile. "Good night," he said