Chapter 59

On my own feet, I lean back against his body as he washes me. I am completely relaxed, my body tingling and my breathing labored. He bends down and kisses my shoulder and neck as he strokes and lathers my skin, his hands massaging me seductively. I could lie back and fall asleep this way; he has no idea how much I trust him, how soothing his touch is. I could curl naked around him and let him do whatever he wanted to me for an eternity without any fear or doubts.

“Baby?” he breathes softly behind me as his hands come down over my shoulders and back, softly massaging the soap into me with confident strokes, tracing patterns with his fingers across my skin.

“Mmm-hmm,” I hum, completely mesmerized by his hands.

“After you went to bed, I got a call. I need to go to LA tonight. We’re finally sitting down with the lawyers tomorrow; Marissa’s agreed to some of the terms I laid out.” His tone is wary, and I stiffen. “I want you to come with me.”

I close my eyes and s