I relaxed back into the chair, staring back at the sky as I was thinking about what we had just discussed. A cool breeze swept across the terrace and I rubbed my arms casually to ward off the chill that came with it.
Adrian turned toward me, his eyes softening with concern. "Are you cold?"
"Not really," I said, offering a small smile. "It was just the breeze."
He didn't look convinced. He sat up and watched me for a heartbeat longer before reaching out, his hand open and expectant. Then his voice dropped, low and gentle. "Come here."
I hesitated for only a second before standing up and walking the short distance to his chair. He reached for me, his hands steady as he pulled me down onto his lap as his arms wrapped against my waist.
I wrapped my arms loosely around his neck.
"You had
