Going Down Ch. 02

"These are incredible Grace."

His hand waved towards my drafting table.

"Thanks."

I felt a blush creep over my cheeks. I was suddenly very shy about my work, even though he had seen examples of it the night before. I didn't want him to feel like he had to pay compliments just because we'd slept together.

When he saw the expression on my face he got angry. He strode over to me and captured my face with his hands. I dropped my eyes to the floor. Cale slid a finger under my chin and lifted my face until our eyes met.

"When I pay a compliment, I mean it."

His voice was soft, but there was an edge to it that said it was fact and to doubt that would cause dire consequences.

I nodded mutely.

He leaned down and captured my lips in a soft kiss that had my toes curling and my heart thudding slowly. I was sure it missed a beat or two.

He backed away.

"So, what should we do today?"

His warm sexy voice was back, and I wondered if I'd imagined the tender, but serious, moment that had just passed between us.

I mustered up a smile.

"What did you have in Mind?"

To be continued....