Chapter 9
Chapter Nine
M orning sunlight shines through the bedroom and Mallory slowly blinks her eyes awake. The bed is empty, and a wave of disappointment washes over her. She wanted to find Sebastian sleeping next to her. Stretching her body, she feels the ting of pain from last night between her legs.
Slowly she sits up and finds her clothing neatly folded at the foot of the bed waiting for her. She grabs them and sneaks into the bathroom to clean herself up. After she dresses, she steps out of the bedroom and follows the smell of coffee.
Stepping into the kitchen, she finds Sebastian sitting at the bar reading a paper and drinking coffee.
"Good morning," she states shyly.
"Good morning. How did you sleep?"
"Very well, thank you." And she had. Probably the best sleep she’s had in a very long time.
"There are some pancakes and bacon in the warmer." He points to the counter. "Help yourself. I need to get into the office. I have a meeting at ten, so I won't be in until noon."
"Oh, okay." Mallory doesn't move. "I’ll get ready to go on in, then."
"No, you won't be expected until noon. Go home, clean up, and I will see you then."
He stands. "My driver, Tony, will be here in fifteen minutes to give you a lift to your car."
"Oh, that's okay. I can take an Uber."
"No, that's okay. It's already arranged. I'll see you at noon."
He leaves the room. Leaves her standing there alone. He did tell her it would only be for the night.
He also told her not to fall in love with him.
Too late.