“Were you here this morning?” I asked as Marco turned his car into a hotel parking lot not far from my house.
He gave a slight nod. “Showered and grabbed my car.”
“Don’t do that again.”
“Shower?” He laughed when I smacked his arm, annoyed. He caught my hand, gently prying my fist open until the tension in my body eased. “You were sleeping so soundly. I thought I’d be back before you even noticed.”
I gave in again as he kissed my hand softly. He leaned over slightly, reaching to unbuckle my seatbelt. With his guidance, I stepped out of the car, letting him lead me wherever his hand decided to take me.
The two of us enter the elevator, and there's no one else around. I leaned my head against his upper arm—he was so tall, my head couldn’t even reach his shoulder. "I thought you disappear
