Under the fairy lights…

Laura

The drive back to the villa was peaceful. The gentle hum of the engine, the occasional glow of streetlights streaming through the tinted windows, and Jake's warm hand resting on my thigh all felt… perfect. 

We were gisting about the evening, the art, Alexander and his surprisingly easy charm, and, of course, the necklace now snugly resting against my collarbone. 

"I have to admit," Jake said, his thumb tracing slow circles on my skin, "that exhibition turned out way more interesting than I thought it would. And Alexander wasn't half as bad as I expected him to be." 

I laughed softly. "Are you saying you expected him to throw a punch over the necklace?" 

Jake smirked. "You never know with men and their egos, love. But I've gotta say, that necklace looks better on you than it would've looked sitting in some glass case at his house." 

I smiled, leaning my head against his shoulder. "You spoil me too much, Mr. Robbins."