Clara
The moment we reached the bottom of the stairs, Chase didn’t even hesitate. He scooped me up over his shoulder like I weighed nothing.
“Chase!” I laughed, pounding lightly against his back. “Put me down!”
“Not a chance,” he shot back, voice full of amusement.
I squealed as he smacked my butt playfully. “You’re unbelievable!”
“And you love it,” he said, already heading up the stairs.
I couldn’t stop laughing, the sound echoing through the hallway as he carried me all the way to his room.
The door swung open—
And a second later I was tossed gently onto the bed. I bounced once, still laughing, pushing myself up on my elbows.
“You’re ridiculous.”
He just smirked at me. “Stay right there.”
I narrowed my eyes slightly. “That sounds suspicious.”
“Trust me.”
He disappeared into
