Chapter 36

Katie woke up to the sound of the P.A. announcing that the plane would be touching down soon. Instinctively her eyes moved to the side in search of Nick, but to her surprise he wasn't there.

Then how was it that the earthy scent of him was all around her? Looking down, Katie realized his suit jacket was over her. He must have put it over her when she'd slept in case she got cold.

Katherine knew she was crazy to think this, but a part of her was willing to be deluded for the sweetness of it. It was so enthralling to know that somehow, in some way, Nick cared about her. She sat up at once, turning her head from side to side in search of Nick, slightly concerned.

Thankfully she caught sight of him coming back towards their seats in a moment.

"You're finally awake, sleeping beauty." He teased, a sarky gloss to the edge of his tone. "I was thinking you were going to remain that way until I woke you with true love's first kiss." He continued, and Katie snorted out a laugh to hide her t