"Do you have to go?"
Lina was mid-way putting on her pearl earrings when she heard his sullen tone. She glanced at the vanity mirror, where her appealing husband's reflection could be seen. He leaned against the wall. Tall, dark eyes, and sharp jawline, he was the definition of a tragic man too handsome to look at.
"Yes, of course." Lina slid on the final earring and went to pick up her simplistic gold necklace. She saw him kick off the wall and approach her.
"Can't you stay?" Kaden mumbled with heavy reluctance in his tone. He took the necklace out of her hands.
"No."
"Even if you can invite them over?" Kaden persisted.
Lina's breath hitched when his warm fingers brushed on her tender skin. His gaze darkened at the slight caress. With great precision, he unhooked the metal and laid it upon her neck. Slowly and sensually, he ran the tip of his fingers upon her shoulders, savoring the action. Wherever he touched, she felt it burn.
