Chapter 16

Scarlett’s POV

His arms seemed somewhat tense, and I hated not knowing the reason. I’d killed the moment, like when I was a kid and talked so much that mom would end up fed up with me.

“I’m not upset.”

Did he read my mind?

“I was just thinking about how difficult all this must be for you. Are you sure you want to continue with me?”

I looked at him, not knowing what to say. Of course, I wanted to continue with him! Why was he asking that question? Not content with his question, he cupped his face in my hands and kissed him, without asking, without asking for permission, letting myself be carried away by the sensations his lips provoked.

“So, do you want to continue with me?” he asked in a playful tone. I lightly hit his shoulder, and he scrunched up his face.

“You still have doubts?”

I kissed his lips.

“I think so,” he answered in the midst of the kiss.

My smile widened when he sat me on his lap. I could feel his frie