"It's okay, Chandler. You were surprised and out of your element, and you should have heard it from me." Elena told him.

"Don't let me off the hook, love." He dropped his hand, but his eyes were still fixed on her lips. "I'm so sorry for what I said to you, and I plan on apologizing to Emily and Daniel for walking out of their house. I have no excuse."

"Okay."

He smiled. "Just okay?"

Elena's hands found their way up his chest, a slow trek, and she relished the heat of his skin coming ...