"What are you doing?" Melanie asked curiously as she watched Adam look outside the window and then pull the blinds tightly.
Just a moment ago, he had agreed to her conditions and carried her here urgently, sweeping her off her feet as if he was worried she would change her mind.
She'd felt a jolt of excitement at his urgency and her mind had readily provided images of being pushed against the door again...But then, he'd carried her into his room and tossed her unceremeniously on the bed. That part, oddly enough, had still been thrilling though she should have been offended.
However instead of following her onto the bed with the same urgency, or even fumbling to strip away their clothing hurriedly, Adam had suddenly straightened up and asked, "Where's your phone?"
Then, without waiting for a reply, he had disappeared from the room, leaving her blinking and unsure, sprawled on the bed.
