Much too quickly, morning arrived, and with morning, Jordyn’s highly anticipated brunch. When Bella opened her eyes, Jake was already standing and rifling through his clothes in his suitcase.
He wore a white towel around his waist, his skin still glistening from the shower.
“You look great,” she purred, and he glanced at her.
“I didn’t want to wake you,” he said, “I’m sorry.”
“It wasn’t you. And I have to get ready for the brunch, too. I need to get back to the room before your sister realizes I escaped last night.”
He smiled at her, still laying on the bed, tangled in the sheets.
“Worth it, whatever the consequences may be,” he grinned slyly.
She blushed and looked down, but couldn’t disagree. Every second spent with him was worth whatever heartache may be coming in the end.
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