"Zed, are you crazy? You still have fever..." Jean hastened to stop him when she felt his warm hands moving about her body.
A wicked smile appeared on Zed's face as though his cunning scheme had succeeded. Then he rolled to her side and pulled Jean closer. Zed buried his nose in Jean's neck as he cuddled her.
"Don't move, or I will do what I want right away." Zed's warm breath and husky voice sent shivers through Jean's body. At the same time, Zed wrapped his big, strong arms around Jean tightly.
Although Jean pursed her lips in response to Zed's actions, her heart soared. She then gradually fell asleep.
...
Buzz...buzz...
Jean was aroused from her sleep with the insistent ringing of a phone. She opened her eyes and realized that someone was calling her. She rubbed her eyes and looked to the other side of the bed. It was empty. Where had Zed gone?
The phone was still buzzing. Jean pushed away the quilt and then picked up the phone.
"Hello."
"Were you sleeping, Jean?" Ethan's smooth voice tingled Jean's ear.
Jean's eyes widened in surprise when she realized Ethan was calling her. Her sleep vanished and she quickly sat up in bed.
'Why is Ethan calling me? If Zed finds out, then everything will be ruined.
He is not in the room. Did he go out? Perhaps he's feeling better.' Jean felt relieved at her last thought. She breathed out a sigh.
"Jean?"
"Yes, I just woke up." Jean replied as she rubbed her eyes. She then walked to the window and looked outside. When she didn't spot Zed, she felt somewhat empty.
company. How long could he have stayed away? He has a huge business to run. He would be too busy to stay
get through your
talk about with me?" Jean put on
been two days since Sonny had sent her on
was about you?" Ethan appeared a little unhappy. It was because Jean's tone was cold. He didn't like the way she spoke nor her attitude. He couldn't understand why she was being so indifferent.
then sighed before slowly responding, "Ethan, I don't want to talk about this with you. Thank you for your concern, but I'm good. I still have work to do.
ended the call.
though she was evading or refusing
Zed. She quickly got cleaned and dressed before heading
As he leaned against a tree, with the sun moving languidly behind him, Zed's whole body was bathed in a soft glow. The light and shadows dancing on his face accentuated his features. A gentle breeze sent a quiver through his long black coat. He looked so celestial that even Jean found it hard to
The man before
to be dry and pale before his perfectness.
noticed Jean, he slowly walked toward her.
running a fever. So she raised her hand to touch Zed's forehead. As she was
happened so quickly that Jean had no time to react. She froze with embarrassment before she pulled herself out of Zed's arms. Then she said in broken sentences, "I .. I was
have lunch." Zed said abruptly before turning and walking
he playful and flirty the night before? She looked at
he always treat
followed. However, as she thought over Zed's suggestion to eat, she wondered why he
out her phone and checked the time. Then
to noon! She probably should thank Ethan for waking her up. Otherwise she would still
after making a selection. When ordering, Jean remembered that Zed's illness might have been caused by what he had eaten. She then looked at the waitress and asked, "Do you have any
use in our cooking are all grown locally. They are pure and chemical-free. I recommend trying this... " The waitress nodded as she recommended several mild
a small sip. He flashed Jean a charming smile. Jean still couldn't tell
continued to study Zed,
Jean apologized to Zed.
and ran his finger around the rim of the teacup, "If you feel guilty, then you should take good care of me. I traveled such a long distance to rescue you and bring you to a hotel. I drove
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