Chapter 279

(Lizzie POV)

Coming back home from work, I reached for the large brass door knocker, eagerly anticipating what I know is to come of this evening. Before I can knock, Holden opened the door. I was surprised because I never thought he would be back from work so early, earlier than me today.

"Come in," he says, and I oblige. "I've been waiting for you," he whispers into my ear as he takes me into his arms. My mouth meets his hungrily. He runs his hands through my hair as my own hands wander over his body, exploring. He cups my face in his hands, and I suddenly feel something soft and smooth being secured over my closed eyes. I reach for the foreign object and realize that he's blindfolded me; our evening has begun.

"Shhh," he warns. "I know you weren't thinking of removing that, were you?"

"Of course not," I quickly respond.

"Good," he murmurs, holding my face once again. "I'd hate to have to punish you for such a careless error."

As I open my mo