Elena drew in a quiet breath.
She knew Silas was going to leave. A day ago, she might have secretly hoped he would go quickly. But now… she wanted him to stay, for her.
Lowering her gaze, she walked slowly toward him. Her hands rested on his knees as she lifted her eyes to meet his. The heat radiating from his body gradually seeped into hers, and her pale cheeks flushed with a soft red.
Biting her lip, she whispered, "One month. Just give me one month. You still like me, don’t you? After that, I promise I won’t bother you again."
Silas let out a low, amused chuckle and reached out to lift her chin. "You want me to waste a whole month on you? You really think you’re worth that much?"
Elena stared at his perfectly shaped lips, then placed one leg on the stool between his knees. She lean
