Emrys She was giving us a chance, and I felt a wave of relief wash over me. I cradled her face in my hands and placed a gentle kiss on her lips. Pulling away, I pressed my forehead against hers, inhaling her sweet scent, a mix of citrus and her natural fragrance that was intoxicating. 

I was sad to part from her, but she went to her own room to get ready for the day, promising to see me soon. 

While she was gone, I opened my laptop to do some work and attend meetings in the small salon of the suite. Later, when the bedroom door opened, I assumed...