The Ninth Bride (Samantha and Finley) novel Chapter 263

Chapter 263 What's Making You Smile?
As Edward glimpsed the car shaking, he turned away, his face flushed with awkwardness. The fervor of the young seemed boundless these days.

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The following morning, Samantha and Finley stirred from their slumber inside the car. Samantha's body was a tapestry of aches as she noticed Finley still holding her close. She reached for her phone, her eyes widening in alarm. "It's 8 a.m. Finley, I'm going to be late for class!"

Finley merely hummed softly, tightening his embrace. His expression betrayed no hint of worry about her looming tardiness, and made no move to release her.

She sighed in exasperation. "Finley, I'm serious. I need to get home to change and freshen up. You have to take me."

Finley leaned in and brushed a tender kiss across her cheek. "Sam, it's the weekend."

Really?

Samantha checked her phone once more, and indeed, it was the weekend.

There was no longer any need for haste.

Playfully, she lifted her leg and pressed it against Finley's body. "Finley."

"Hmm? Still looking for more?"

Samantha's eyes widened. "No way! Doing that sort of thing in broad daylight in a car? Imagine if someone saw us—it would be mortifying!"

Finley raised an eyebrow, his tone teasing. "So, does that mean it's permissible at night?"

His playful banter made Samantha's cheeks flush crimson.

"You're talking nonsense. That's not what I meant at all."

"Sam, you're blushing."

Embarrassed, Samantha turned her gaze away. "I'm just warm, that's all. It's not me blushing."

Finley chuckled at her response and affectionately ruffled her hair. "Are you hungry?"

Samantha huffed. "I haven't eaten since last night and not this morning either. What do you think? Of course, I'm hungry. Finley, you're becoming increasingly thoughtless."

Thoughtless?

"I'll admit, I could be more considerate. To make up for it, I'll cook for you myself."

Samantha's eyes sparkled with amusement. "Is that so?"