Chapter 27

Daniel would have loved nothing more than to spend a whole day in bed with Emma. He realized that with his past lovers, he had always wanted to leave right after the sex. Always in a hurry to leave. But this time it was different. It wasn’t the same with Emma. This was new. He thought. And he liked it.

But very early the next morning, after a full night of the most intense lovemaking of his life, he glanced at the clock by her bed and knew he had to go. He had work to do. He needed to rush home, shower and then get to the office. He was sure she had work to do too.

He hated to wake her, she looked exhausted. As she should after all they had done during the night. He smiled. But he certainly wasn’t going to leave without saying goodbye. Knowing he shouldn’t delay, he still couldn’t force himself to do anything but watch her sleep for just a little while longer.

Emma’s long lashes rested on her cheeks, her beautiful, kiss-reddened lip