"Damn it. I've forgotten what it feels like," he commented again udian, stop with just one kiss. "I'm willing to give up the project as long as I can be home in five days."
"How much will the loss be?"
"Tillions of dollars," he replied casually.
"Tillions of dollars for five days with me?"
"Well, Self-deprecating Miss, your price is even more expensive than all my wealth put together," he said without any hint of sweetness implied. He pulled Elektra closer, stopping after placing her on top of him, causing him to look up, fascinated by the sight of her curls falling over the sides of his face.
He reached out, caressing the woman's pale cheek, which was then filled with a blush of shyness.
"You should have known," he continued desperately. "I can throw anything away. Any. If the prize is you."
*****
"AAAAAARGH!"
