“Of course. Sickness takes it out of you.” Kate nodded. “I hope we can see each other again before we leave at the weekend. Perhaps for lunch.”
“I would love that.” I smiled. As long as she doesn’t mention weddings again.
I said goodnight to Mish and Gerald and stood up. I grabbed my purse from the side of the sofa and froze when Ivan talked.
“What are you doing?”
“I’m going?”
“Where exactly?”
“To bed.”
“At your apartment?”
“Um, yes?”
He shook his head and stood. Then he crossed the apartment in a few long strides and snatched my purse. Before I could ask him what he’s doing, he scooped me up, one hand around my back and another beneath my knees. I squeakee and grabbed him, the sudden motion upsetting my stomach a little.