He pulled her closer and took control of the kiss—he liked to be in the driver’s seat. Based on what now poked Ellie in her abdomen, he was pretty sure there was no hiding how he felt. Cedric had a major breakthrough and had let another woman back into his heart. He was past the point of no return. He wasn’t shutting her down and he wasn’t running. He withdrew from the most amazing, sensual kiss of his life, smiled, and waited. Ellie smiled. “What?” “No slap this time. Things are looking up.” Ellie poked him in the chest. “I have a feeling you’ll never let me forget that tiny slap.” It sounded like Ellie was going to keep him around for a long time, and he was definitely okay with that. Cedric smiled. “Tiny? Just the sight of your hand gives me anxiety. You may have to start wearing gloves.” “You big baby.” Ellie gave Cedric another kiss on the lips. “Thank you.” “For what?” Did Julio tell her about the check? That was supposed to be anonymous.
