Elena thought about it.
Last night had changed something. The unfamiliar sensations, the way he made her feel at ease, the way her guard slipped without her realizing. He could be overbearing, yes, but he also made her feel… good. Comfortable. Curious.
She knew she could throw him out if she wanted. And she trusted her own ability to protect herself.
"Okay," she said at last.
Jin Di's satisfaction was immediate. He leaned down and stole another quick kiss, his smile unmistakably triumphant.
The night, it seemed, was only just beginning.
Dinner still wasn't ready, so Elena ledJin Di to her bedroom so he could leave his things there while she changed out of her dress and high heels into something more comfortable.
Simon, meanwhile, made a beeline for the kitchen, hoping to steal an early taste of dinner. His thieving hands were promptly smacked by a spatula, forcing him to retreat with nothing but a banana to soothe his wounded pride and empty stomach.
