She was about to reject it when he held her slender waist. Raising her head, she saw him staring at her profoundly. There was something in his eyes too.

It was lust.

They locked gazes until both of their breathing became irregular. Both of them were mature adults. How were they not supposed to feel the sultry, electrifying charge dancing in the air?

Then, she decided against rejecting him. Her voice was soft and warm. “Thank you.”

His eyes grew darker at that. His voice was husky when he said, “We’re a married couple. It’s my duty to make you happy. Is there really a need for a ‘thank you?’”

Her heart skipped a beat at that.

It was a good thing he let it go. Taking her coat, he put it on her and said, “It’s about time. Let’s hit the road.”

This was the first time they would appear in public after she came back to his side.

Half an hour later, a black limousine pulled over in front of a hotel. Luke came over to open the backseat door.

Mason got out of the car and blocked the