Chapter 405

Leslie instinctively tried to push Broderick away. But he barely budged, his hands pressing firmly on her shoulders, pinning her in place as the kiss deepened even more. The seat tilted back slightly, and Leslie felt like she was free-falling with it. Broderick was completely caught up in the moment. Her hands, which were trying to resist just a second ago, unknowingly wrapped around his waist instead. He stared into her eyes, intense and dark, then scooped her up effortlessly as they got out of the car. His voice was husky, rough with restraint. “Honestly, I wouldn’t mind just staying in the car…” But they were in the garage—and there were cameras. Not exactly ideal. Leslie’s face went beet red. She’d never imagined that underneath Broderick’s usual cold, restrained front was this wild, unrestrained side of him. And honestly? She wasn’t quite ready for it. He was… way too direct when it came to this. Holding her close, Broderick headed for the main house. Every few steps, he’d stop to