Chapter 543

• Jake holds the keys out in front of me, swinging his hand just out of reach like a torturous plaything, and I lean up to swipe them. He lifts them higher and hits my mouth with a kiss when I try for a second time. He has a happy, playful smirk, and his sexy stubbly jaw looks delicious this morning to match his very good mood.
• “Stop tormenting me and open the damn door.” I giggle and step back, folding my arms across my chest in a no-nonsense Carrero pose. I try to appear authoritative, but he frowns and annoyingly tweaks my nose.
• “Ask me nicely.” He grins and lifts them higher above his head with a wicked look in his eye. He’s been like this since he got up, and I’m enjoying the return of playful Jake. It’s been almost non-existent lately, and I can only sigh at him.