Vera's POVHis eyes stayed on mine without blinking, searching my face like he was trying to read my mind."What do you mean?" he asked quietly.A smile spread slowly across my lips. "You know, I don't have to explain."I finished with a playful wink, then leaned closer before he could even respond. The space between us disappeared, and I pressed a soft, quick kiss to his lips. It lasted only a second, but it was enough to get his eyes fixed on me.Then I pulled back."If you want more of that," I said, my voice teasing, "my room is open."I held his gaze a moment longer. His lips parted like he wanted to say something, but nothing came out. I smiled to myself, then reached for the door handle."See you later."I stepped out of the car and shut the door gently behind me. Standing in the driveway, I lifted my hand and gave him a small wave. He still hadn't moved. I turned and started up the steps toward the mansion, glancing back once halfway there. His car had finally started driving
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