CH 97 Tender Moments ( memories 4)

Caesar's face lit up with a wide, charming smile –

his eyes full of warmth as he leaned in slightly closer to her.

He whispered low and husky:

"I'm really glad to hear that."

His hand reached out again, this time gently brushing a strand of hair behind her ear .

Ivanna's heart skipped beats at the tender touch.

She felt his warm breath on her skin as he added:

"Because I've wanted to do that for a while now..."

Ivanna's eyes widened in surprise and her cheeks ignited into an even deeper blush –

she wrote again on the paper, her hand slightly trembling:

"How long is 'a while'?"