Chapter 7

Elise sat on the edge of Kane’s king-sized bed and surveyed her surroundings. The black and white color scheme was definitely masculine and matched Kane perfectly, but it left her feeling cold and out of place. The idea of her under-things draped here and there, or her makeup scattered on the dresser seemed wrong. A shiver ran through her; would she ever be able to feel at home here?

She spent a few minutes considering how she could make the space more appealing than checked her watch again. It was four-thirty. After showing her to their room, Kane had left, promising to return and give her a tour of the house once he dealt with some pressing business.

That was two hours ago.

Since then, she’d explored the three rooms of their suite, finished unpacking her things, and familiarized herself with Kane’s collection of music, movies and books. Now what should she do?

Kane had said he’d be back, but she was beginning to think he must have forgotten he now had a mat