Chapter 32

When they broke apart, Arec looked at her in surprise.

“What brought that on?” he asked.

“I just wanted to show my thanks for letting me stay here,” she said, stepping back and smiling at him.

Grinning at her, he said, “Feel free to thank me often.”

She giggled and glanced away from his gaze.

“I’ll keep that in mind,” she said.

“Sleep well,” he told her.

“You, too,” she said before opening the bedroom door.

“I’ll see you in the morning unless you need anything during the night,” he told her, standing in place.

“Don’t take this the wrong way, but I hope I don’t need to see you until morning,” she told him, grinning at him.

He chuckled and said, “No offense taken. I, too, hope not to see you before morning.”

They stared at each other for another moment before Eve blinked and said, “I’d better let you get to your room.”

He nodded, so she added, “Good night, Arec. I’ll see you in the morning.”

“Good night, Eve,” he said. “Have a good night.”

She nodded and closed the do