Eloise sighed, wrapping her arms around his waist as he rested his cheek on her head. “I do.”
They stay like that for a few minutes, both needing one other. “Can I still play in the ring?” she asked.
“No,” Nicholas replied.
“Why?”
“Because I don’t like seeing someone hit you, even if it is just for fun.”
“Fine.” How can she argue with that response? It’s sweet how much he cares for her.
“What are we doing about the Valentino situation?”
“I’ll be discussing that over dinner tonight.”
“Can you do it after dinner?”
He pulls back to look at her. “Why?”
“Because you’ll dampen the mood. I need it to be light and fun tonight.”
“Why?” He pulls her back to his chest.
“I’m pushing Anna and Dr. Brown toward each other.”
She felt him shaking his head, and a slight chuckle follows. “Okay
