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With my arms crossed, I leaned against the doorframe, watching Kilian move around the kitchen with ease, doing the most ordinary tasks. I was taken aback at how domestic he was. On the other hand, when I saw at his apartment, it wasn’t a huge surprise. Not only was he a genius when it came to lighting, but he also had a knack for stylish décor. The man could clearly cook too. At least every move he made seemed purposeful, and he appeared to know exactly what he was doing as he shaped two patties.

I stepped up behind him and wrapped my arms around his body. “You’re so sexy when you cook,” I whispered in his ear, kissing his neck.

“And you’re mean,” he teased. “You come up behind me when my hands are full of meat and I can’t hug you.”

“What if I were a vegetarian?”

“No chance. I wouldn’t accept that.”

I slipped my hands under his shirt, teasing his nipples. Kilian paused and sighed. When I pressed my hips against his, and he clearly felt my arousal, he pulled away from me.

“Sorry, babe, but … we don’t want the burgers to burn.”

I snickered and grabbed a glass from the shelf. “I’m curious to see what you’re making.”

“Sit down and enjoy the show.”

The pan with heated oil was ready, and soon Kilian dropped the patties in. I marveled at how focused he was. Ten minutes later, he set a plate in front of me that resembled a meal from a restaurant.

“This looks delicious.”

“Dig in!” Kilian said, handing me a napkin.

I didn’t need to be told twice—I took a bite and melted. “Shit, this is so good. Seriously, the best burger I’ve ever had. How do you do this?”

“I learned it from my dad. I would never have moved out without getting that recipe.”

“Great decision.”

“I want to introduce you to my parents.”

I stopped chewing and glanced at Kilian. “I’ve already met your parents. We’ve crossed paths before.”

“Yeah, I know, but I want to make it official. It’s never happened before. They’ll be over the moon when I tell them I met you at a strip club and it was love at first sight.”

I stared at him, open-mouthed.

“Don’t worry,” Kilian said. “I know it wasn’t love at first sight for you.”

“Why didn’t you ever say anything?”

“I didn’t want to freak you out. It’s pretty logical.”

Every time I thought I knew Kilian, he surprised me again. And every time, I fell a little bit more in love with him.

“I love you,” I said earnestly.

He grinned. “I know.”.

“I just wanted to make sure you truly understood before you start showing me off like a trophy.”

“What’s wrong with that? Among all the lights I control, you’re the one star that shines the brightest.”

“You know how cheesy that sounds, right?”

“Yeah, but I thought you liked trash.”

“Where did you get that idea?”