Raeganâs cheeks flushed deeper, convinced she wouldnât be able to fall asleep with him so close.
âI donât think I can handle more,â she confessed shyly, which only made Mitchel chuckle as he settled beside her.
âYou just need a bit more exercise.
Youâre not strong enough yet.
â
Raegan retorted, âHey, thatâs not on me.
Youâre just too much to keep up with.
â
She then gave him a curious look.
âMitchel, how did you get so good at all that?â Using ice⦠He was just way too skilled!
Mitchel rolled onto his side, resting his head on his hand as he gazed at her.
âGuys usually pick up these skills on their own.
â
Raegan was skeptical.
âYouâre just making that up.
â
Mitchel took her hand, softly tracing her pulse with his fingers, his voice low and seductive.
ââOverthinking only leads toâ¦â
Wearing simple cotton pajamas, Mitchelâs understated design somehow made him look both elegant and irresistibly tempting.
His voice, with a power to make one shiver slightly, carefully articulated certain feelings.
Raegan couldnât stand it any longer and kicked him.
âMitchel, cut it out!â
Mitchel caught her kicking foot between his legs, ki*sing her wrist softly.
âThis is all for you.
If you enjoy it, then thatâs all that counts.
â
Raegan tried to act uninterested.
âEnjoy it? Who wouldâ¦â
Mitchel laughed lightly.
âWho was it then, begging her brother today on my behalf?â
Raegan blushed deeply.
âYou heard that?â
Mitchel quirked an eyebrow.
âYes, I heard Miss Foster calling for backup, â
saving her husband.
â
Raeganâs ears burned.
âI never said âsaving my husband.
â
âThen what was it?â Mitchel teased, winking.
âSaving Miss Fosterâs lover?â
âWhat lover? Enough with the nonsense!â Raegan gave Mitchel a sharp look, clearly irritated.
Mitchel pressed his lips together and said, âReally, who would choose to be a âloverâ unless they had to?â
Mitchel looked at Raegan earnestly.
âSo, Miss Foster, when are you planning to make our relationship official?â
Raegan was at a loss for words.
Observing him, he didnât seem Like someone upset about losing his position.
She couldnât resist asking, âAre you actually in trouble this time?â
âIâm here seeking your help.
What does that tell you?â
Raegan pressed on, âSo, youâre saying your CEO title is in jeopardy?â
Mitchelâs Lashes drooped slightly, a touch of melancholy in his voice.
âItâs possible.
â