He nods and looks ahead with a proud smile on his face. “I wanted us to get away without going too far. I did my research and found this small town. I swear their population is a thousand here.”
We both chuckle at that.
“They have this spa, which I thought you would love. It’s perfect for us, quiet … and we can be alone.” He wiggles his eyebrows up and down.
I slap his thigh playfully. “Tell me more.”
“One room for two—a Jacuzzi, a king-size bed, and soundproof walls.”
I poke fun at him, “Is that where the lace comes in?”
Leonidas’s dark eyes find my own as he licks his plump lips. “Don’t tease me, Trinity Jones. It’s dangerous while I’m trying to drive.”
Swallowing hard, I blink several times.
He continues on with his driving. I stare straight ahead, clenching my thighs slightly. His foot continues tapping against the floor mat.
“Quick flash?” he blurts out jokingly.
“Go to hell.”
* * *
The hotel is pleasant. Not too fancy, but not run-down. It’s clearly run by a family.
An old man sat at the front desk. He asked us for our credit card information. Leonidas quickly handed over his card. When he dragged his glasses slightly down his nose and winked, I chuckled.
Now, we stand in a hotel room I never imagined myself to be in. It’s stunning with clean, crisp white walls. My eyes focus on the statement wall behind the bed. It’s black. The lobby of this hotel didn’t do it justice.
Leonidas closes my open mouth with a finger and laughs. “Why do you look so shocked?”
Stupid rich people …
I gesture around with my hands. “This room looks like it belongs on Pinterest!”
His arm wraps around my waist, pulling me to his side. He kisses my temple. “I’m glad you love it.” He pulls back and gives me a panicked look. “You like it, right?”
“What’s there not to like?” I reply strongly.
I lean my head to the side and catch his gaze. His once-miserable eyes are shining with happiness.
“I don’t want you to spoil me,” I whisper up at him.
I wrap my arms around his neck, and he pecks my nose.
“I want to.”
Letting out a laugh, I playfully roll my eyes at him. “I know you do, but spending your money on me makes me uncomfortable. I don’t want you to think I’m with you for your money.”
He smirks. Bending down, he throws my body over his shoulder.
“Leonidas!” I yell when my face slams against his back.
A smile lifts my face when I feel his deep laughter against my cheek.
My body lands on the bed with a bounce.
“You’re so beautiful,” he whispers from above me. Brushing a strand of hair away from my face, he smiles at me. “I’m so lucky I found you.”
