Chapter 54

Madison

The warmth of his body against mine felt impossibly good. Even through the silk pajamas, his heat radiated into my skin. My stomach growled again, and I felt his chest rumble with quiet laughter.

“Sounds like someone worked up quite an appetite.” His fingers traced circles on my hip through the silk.

I buried my face in his chest, hiding my smile. “Well, someone kept me rather busy today.”

“Mmm. And I plan to keep you even busier later.” His hand slid lower, making me shiver.

The casual way he ordered ridiculously expensive food for me, the protective arm around my waist, and the gentle teasing felt so natural. It was like we were actually dating, not just fulfilling an arrangement.

I had to keep reminding myself that this was business, nothing more. No matter how right it felt when he held me like this or how my heart fluttered when he smiled at me, I couldn’t let myself forget the truth. This was a deal we’d made, plain and simple