"Damn straight I like it," she muttered under her breath, more to herself than to him. It was true. She didn't want him going anywhere anytime soon and she particularly enjoyed having him around. He ate her cooking, put up with her quirky habits, and most importantly provided her with a bit of friendly competition. He was a challenge, but the kind she liked. Plus, she couldn't deny his prowess in the bedroom.
For the most part, Amelia knew Gideon was putting on an act just to rile her up, but that didn't mean she couldn't play along in return. And if Amelia knew one thing about herself, it was that she could certainly look the part when need be. And she did play the role of adorable and innocent rather flawlessly when she wanted too, like right now.
But when Gideon's lips brushed against hers, she couldn't help but sigh softly and forget about everything else they were talking about. She knew it was sappy and cliche to say, but she never got tired of kissing him. Instead, she instinctively pulled him closer to her, wrapping her fingers gently in the hair at the back of his head.