Kate’s POV
His lips were warm. That was the first thing my traitorous brain registered before the shock truly set in. It wasn't the cold and calculated kiss of a business partner trying to prove a point. It was demanding and possessed a terrifying amount of heat that seemed to sear through the silk of my dress.
For a few seconds I forgot where I was. I forgot about the contract and the revenge and the fact that I was sitting on his lap in a public restaurant.
Then he pulled back.
He didn't move far. His forehead rested against mine for a brief moment and his breathing was steady and controlled while mine was ragged.
"Look. you did just perfect to show them what lovely couples we're." he whispered.
I blinked and turned my head slowly toward the entrance of the suite. My heart which h
