Chapter 58

Theo's POV I was more than a little frustrated by the interruption from the resort staff. The moment between Claire and me had been building to something significant—her playful prank had broken some of the tension between us, and I'd been looking forward to showing her exactly what kind of retribution I had in mind for her little deception about the doctor's orders. But Bob's proposal dinner was too important to postpone or skip entirely. We both moved around the villa getting ready, the awareness between us crackling like electricity in the intimate space we shared. I could hear Claire in the bathroom, the soft sounds of water running. When Claire emerged from the bathroom, the sight of her made my breath catch in my throat completely. My mouth watered at the thought of her soft smooth skin covered by the towel. Claire, knowing the effect she had on me, slowly dressed up, right there in my presence. Goddess, what I wanted to do to her. She had chosen a white dress that was the perfec