Chapter 365.1
Eugene delighted in showering kisses upon Kasser, caressing his eyes, nose, and mouth. The playful sensations sent shivers through his body, though Kasser, initially amused and silent, eventually averted his gaze during Eugene’s continuous cascade of affection.
Perplexed and discreetly offended, Eugene wondered, “Is he avoiding me?” She firmly held his face in her hands, immobilizing him. Catching his eyes, Kasser gruffly interrupted, “Stop it.”
“Why?” Eugene inquired innocently.
“I’m in trouble,” Kasser admitted.
“Trouble with what?” she pressed.
“I have a plethora of reports to read today, and I can’t concentrate.”
Puzzled, Eugene stared at him momentarily, then shook her head with a subtle expression. She slid one hand down his abdomen, but the moment the firm front of his pants met her fingertips, Eugene pulled away, startled.
Amused by the narrowing of his eyes as their gazes locked, Eugene couldn’t help but feel a twinge of guilt. The recent kiss had held no erotic intent, making it both amusing and poignant that he responded to her touch like a tentacled creature.
Beyond kisses and hugs, he refrained from any sexual contact since she discovered her pregnancy, yet she sensed he was merely holding back. Occasionally, she glimpsed a yearning in his eyes as he looked at her, but she feigned ignorance, forced to play along. Coping with the bodily transformations, compounded by sleep deprivation and morning sickness, left her with no alternative but to pretend.