"So," she turned to look at him, who was still standing beside the tub. "How long are you going to stay?"
Aiden kneeled beside the tub, keeping his eyes on her as he did so before reaching over and cupping the side of a jaw. "for as long as possible."
Growing warm and mushy under his touch, Leah remembered what she had said to him the last time they had talked. He had not talked about it until now, which was a given because last night was not at all about talking.
Had he even heard it? Maybe, the signal was weak, and he did not catch it.
Aiden leaned forward and placed a kiss on her forehead. "Do you want to have your—"
"I am going to soak in for a few minutes and then I'll join you." She kissed his lips, not getting enough taste of it. "the dining table?"
"Sure." He nodded and with one more kiss at the crown of her head, he went away.
She hoped to God that he did not hear that.
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