Chapter 181

Christina's POV "What?" His lips skimmed mine. So gentle, barely there. Then they moved again, this time with intent. His hand hovered over my hip, teasing the space between us. The slower he went, the harder it became to think straight. My fingers curled into the sheets. Air became a luxury. Hudson finally pulled back long after my lungs started burning. He tugged the blanket down slightly, his fingers grazing my shoulder. The lack of oxygen made me feel even drowsier than before. "I'm playing hooky. Let's sleep more. I'm not going to the office today." I pressed my face against his chest, curling closer. He leaned in toward my ear, exhaling sharply. "You can keep using this bed, but my rates just went up." I grumbled, "What exactly do you want then?" In a heartbeat, he rolled on top of me. The mattress dipped beneath him, and when I blinked up, his face was only inches from mine. His eyes looked darker than usual, almost black. I could feel the weight of his entire body, every hard i