She was like a vine, curling around him, her delicate face pressed against his chest as she toyed with the buttons on his shirt.
Every time I went on a solo trip, he’d be restless, always worrying, as though something might happen to me.
Now, even though I was miles away, he still couldn’t escape the thoughts of me.
“Can you be quiet?”
A flash of coldness crossed his face and he roughly pushed her off his lap.
He turned his attention to the flight details, determined to stay connected to everything that concerned me.
Seeing his evident concern for me, Kaia’s eyes darkened with bitterness, a mix of resentment and jealousy.
But she quickly composed herself, her voice laced with feigned understanding.
“Cooper, your wife is clearly a lucky woman. She’ll live a long, happy life. Don’t worry too much. Once she lands, she’ll message you to let you know she’s safe.”
Her hand brushed lightly over his throat, her intentions as clear as day.
Cooper shot her a glance, but in the end, he couldn’t resist the pull. He picked her up and carried her into the office’s resting room.
At that moment, I wasn’t following the travel plans Cooper had set for me.