Fifty Shades Darker Book 2 - Chapter 20 Part 4
It’ll keep me company while we salvage Charlie Tango.” “Is it salvageable?” “I don’t know. I hope so. I’ll miss her, otherwise.” Her? I am shocked at myself for the small pang of jealousy I feel for an inanimate object. My subconscious snorts with derisory laughter. I ignore her. “What’s in the other box?” he asks, his eyes wide with almost childish excitement. Holy fuck. “I’m not sure if this present is for you or me.” “Really?” he asks, and I know I have piqued his interest. Nervously I hand him the second box. He shakes it gently and we both hear a heavy rattle. He glances up at me. “Why are you so nervous?” he asks, bemused. I shrug, embarrassed and excited as I flush. He raises an eyebrow at me. “You have me intrigued, Miss Steele,” he whispers, and his voice runs right through me, desire and anticipation spawning in my belly. “I have to say I’m enjoying your reaction. What have you been up to?” He narrows his eyes speculatively. I remain tight-lipped as I hold my breath. He removes the li…
