Chapter 36

"I missed you, so I wanted to see you. Don't you want to see me?" Samuel wrapped an arm around her waist and pulled her into his embrace. His deep voice sent ripples through Iris' heart. 　 "Of course, I want to see you!" Iris felt herself drowning in his strong masculine presence. She leaned into his arms, and a faint blush crept up her cheeks. Her fingertips traced delicate, teasing lines on his chest while she pouted playfully. "Samuel, this is the first time you've ever said such sweet words to me." 　 "Do you like it?" He lowered his gaze to her. His deep voice had a magnetic draw, and the light upward lilt at the end made it irresistibly appealing. Despite that, the smile never reached his eyes. 　 "I do." She didn't notice anything unusual as his charm completely intoxicated her. She had been avoiding Scott recently and suppressing her urges. Now that Samuel had taken the initiative, she could hardly wait. 　 She lifted herself onto her toes and tried to kiss his jaw. But the ne