The Wrong Woman

Nathan's intense gaze met Mila's as he tenderly stroked her long hair. Anxiously pursing her lips, Mila asked, "Nate, how's the plan going?"

"Let's save that talk for the morning, alright?" His eyes lingered on her soft pink lips, a subtle tension evident in the movement of his Adam's apple.

"Okay," Mila replied softly. Her hand gently caressed his seemingly weary face. "You must be exhausted. How about a bath to relax? Then you can get some rest."

"I'm not tired." Nathan's voice was husky and his eyes were glowing like embers. "I'll take a shower. Wait for me."

Assuming he had something to share, Mila nodded. "Alright."

Nathan stood, shedding his jacket before placing his phone on the bedside table and heading into the bathroom.

Mila sat up to check his phone and found it dead. She quickly fetched a charger and plugged it in. Tidying up the bed sheets, she settled into the space he intended to sleep in, warming it for him.

minutes later, the sound of the bathroom door opening echoed. Mila sat up eagerly

Her words trailed off.

Nathan, towel in hand,

his torso bare, covered only

His chest was firm, his abs clearly defined, and his V-line

fresh from

heart racing with a sudden shyness. She lowered her eyes and mumbled, "I... You should get some

almost hiding her chin

warm and her heart was pounding as she questioned, "Aren't you going to put something

shorts to bed, her

her shy eyes. "We already had a child, and I'm merely without a shirt. What's making you blush?" he

touched her warm cheeks and then pushed against his cool chest. "You've just returned from a mission, you must be exhausted. You should rest." Ignoring her resistance, Nathan drew her closer