“Good.” He brushed his lips against my ear. “We’re just getting started tonight…”
THIRTY
ANDREA
Several Hours Later
Iwoke up in bed alone, my body sore and my mind unsettled.
Harrison’s side of the bed looked untouched, like he’d just tucked me in and walked away.
Tossing off the covers, I walked through the suite to find him.
He wasn’t in the kitchen or the office, but his laptop was open in the living room.
Crossing to the other side, I realized that the balcony doors were hanging wide open. The curtains were fluttering against the wind, while the rain was dripping onto the floor.
I walked over to close the doors, but immediately stopped when I saw Harrison.
He was sitting on the bench, fully clothed, rain soaking through his shirt like he didn’t deserve to come inside.
Staring at the sea, he didn’t blink when I waved a hand in front of his face.
“Are you sleeping?” I asked.
“I don’t sleep, Andrea.” He continued staring straight ahead. “You know that.”
“Right, um… I was just looking for you.”
“Congrats,” he said. “You found me.”
A round of thunder roared in the distance, and I leaned out a bit further.
“Can I ask you something personal, Harrison?”
He finally blinked, and I took that as a yes.
“Did what just happened in the stairway between us mean something to you, or was it just sex?”
“That sounds like a trick question,” he said, “not a personal one.”
“I don’t typically have casual sex, so…” I let out a breath. “If it meant nothing to you, it can’t happen again. I won’t be convenient.”
He turned to look at me and shook his head before facing the ocean again.
“Can you give me an answer so I can go back inside?” I asked.
“We have several important sessions scheduled for tomorrow,” he said. “If you’re feeling emotional, channel it into something productive.”
“I just want to know if you feel anything for me, Harrison,” I said. “That’s all I want.”
Several seconds passed without him saying a word, but I refused to leave the balcony without getting an answer.
“It’s a simple yes or no, Harrison,” I said. “Just say ‘yes’ or ‘no.’”
“Can you not do this right now?” His eyes met mine again, but this time they were bloodshot red. “Go do some work and discuss your emotions with someone else.”
“I’ll pass on being anything like you,” I hissed. “Thanks for the answer. No would’ve been simpler.”
