Chapter 105

The cold edge of the sink pressed uncomfortably into her thighs as she bore most of Matteo’s weight leaning heavily against her. His forehead rested against her shoulder, and the rough cadence of his breath stirred the skin on her chest. Abruptly, he lifted his head and sank his teeth into her shoulder, pulling away just enough to draw a sharp gasp from her lips. Her head tilted back, resting against the mirror behind her. Matteo’s lips traced a slow path along her collarbone, then down between her breasts, igniting a fire she was still too angry to fully extinguish. Her fury simmered just beneath the surface. He had a long way to go to make amends, and she secretly relished the thought of the ongoing battle of wills and punishments they would inflict on each other in retaliation.

Gently, Matteo took her hand, guiding her down from the sink. His hands settled firmly on her waist as her knees threatened to buckle beneath her. A proud smirk tugged at the corner of his mouth, and she couldn’t help but roll her eyes in response. She wobbled unsteadily and stumbled toward the nearest bathroom stall. Matteo busied himself tucking his shirt and holstering his gun back into his pants. After freshening up, she stepped out to find him engrossed in his phone, a grin spreading across his face that was wide enough to summon that infuriating dimple she both loved and hated.

“What are you up to?” she asked, trying to sneak a peek at his screen.

He pulled the device just out of her reach. “Nothing for you to worry about,” he said, flashing a wink. She narrowed her eyes suspiciously but decided not to press further. Matteo stepped closer and brushed his lips softly against hers. “Wait outside for me. I’ll be out in a minute.”

“You do realize you’re still in the ladies’ bathroom, right?” she teased.

Feigning shock, he glanced around conspiratorially before wiping his phone clean and smiling down at her. “You can be my lookout,” he whispered, planting one last kiss on her lips before slipping into the stall she had just vacated.

His quiet laughter trailed behind her as she left the restroom, shaking her head in disbelief. She leaned against the wall opposite the bathroom door, releasing a heavy sigh that carried away much of her pent-up frustration. The man was utterly insane. What on earth had possessed her to chase after him like this? She shook her head again, a smile tugging at her lips. Maybe, just maybe, she was crazier than he was.