Page 88 of Outback Secrets

Liam stood and returned a few moments later, re-rolling the bandage. He sat back down on the bed and ever so tenderly took her foot in his hands. Despite the pain, her skin tingled, and desire began to build inside her as he slowly wrapped it up.

By the time he’d finished, the burger was gone, leaving only chips on the plate.

Liam gestured to them. ‘I forgot to ask whether you preferred sweet potato fries or normal ones, so I brought some of each.’

‘I like both.’

‘Good,’ he said, smiling as he picked one up and fed it to her.

Honestly, this was her best trip home in years, she thought, as her lips closed around the deep-fried goodness. She must have been a very good girl this year for Santa to deliver her this present—a man who not only made her toes curl but also fed her hot chips in bed.

I could definitely get used to this.

Her heart stilled at this thought. No, Henri—you cannot get used to this. He isn’t a gift that you get to keep forever. He’s more like a library book you can enjoy but then you have to give back. So … just enjoy him while you have him.

Pushing the almost empty tray aside, she hit him with her most seductive smile and said, ‘When do you have to go back downstairs?’

Liam glanced at his watch. ‘Probably now.’ But instead of making a move to leave, he reached out and tugged at her towel. ‘Then again, perhaps I can spare another five minutes?’

‘We better make this fast then,’ Henri said, dragging his face back down to hers.