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but strangely excited. I could hardly b

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y thighs, but it refreshed me nonetheless. After drying off, I dressed in a short gray kimono dress that clung to my curves, exposing just

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ique. He wore cream-colored combat shorts paired with a vintage red floral shirt, the fabric stretched just enoug

e, his voice deep and smooth as he lea

His gaze turned sha

sore." I broke eye contact, the warmth

into a smirk. "I'm sorry about that

d a beat at those words. I

ld you like to

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ived with a golden platter carrying protein pancakes with bananas, smashed peas on toast

, his fingers briefly

ering a small smile.We at

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ng, but I followed. He pressed the button for the first floor, and as the doors slid open, he casual

?" I asked, curiosi

hing me an amused smirk, he added, "Relax, we're just taking a stroll. I wouldn't want you c

, life, and little things in between. I learned that Jayson was heavily involved in investments and real estate, while I told h

know that, right?" he teas

n my lap. Hazel Jones ca

ncing at Jayson, who was wat

u know, making sure Abuja hasn't

m fine. We'll t

But you owe

nd turned my atten

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brow. "Soun

ked. "A

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ted slightly-impres

e your age?

ed. "Su

a grin. "You're som

effortlessly until Jay

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aid, squinting up at the

ow how to swim... plus,

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es La

ll boutique within the hotel. A saleslady handed me a flowered crocheted biki

cted shiver down my spin

But I simply smiled

while i

he P

ikini, Jayson's gaze darkened. His pupils darkened

th, running a hand through his hair as

the way he struggled to rein in wh

ard, my stoma

up my neck under

ou in, he beckoned from

protest, he scooped me into his arms. Hi

st me?"

hard. "I..

n re

ing the motions. After a few failed attempts-and a lot of

!" I squealed

with an unreadable expression

ool embrace was exhilarating. Under his careful guidance, I learned to float, then to sw

en't you?" he asked, watc

d, splashing wat

st, but there was something else in

nd followed Jayson to the suite. Inside the elevator, he kept

own on his thighs to rest a

s he stood abruptl

him in the bathroom,

one

rgum

s, but the cold edge in his

I was just way too exha

he slid into

making sure he wouldn

thing wa

ing wa

ad no i

HAT EVE

d into a red satin slip nightgown. The fa

son got up and went int

d unreadable. he pulled me close, his fingers caressing my chin. His thu

d worn, his voice d

ice was dangerously low.

d closer, his scent-a mix of musk and somethi

lingered in me, my body gav

ing was certain-there was something dar

t Jayson's demeanor had changed. He was distant, his usual teasing remarks replaced by

the room beca

ed, shaking his head. Frustrated, I straddled his lap, running

ed. His bo

my waist

n's th

nt is to kiss her senseless, to take her in ways she can't even imagine. But I know I'm not in love with her. No, this is just

shivers down my spine. I stepped back instinctively, sitting on

"Do I make you ne

t back, rol

... feisty, huh? I'll m

d closer, his scent-a mix of musk and somethi

is voice made my

made my stomach kno

n's body-his temperature ris

I had told him I was sore. Sensing the tension thickening between us,

a shiver down my spine. Then his hands found

ly urging him to continue. His fingers traced the hem o

his thighs as the he

to him. My left hand drifted backward, seeking him out, feeling the hard

andy, co

so desperate, so wild, that it left me breathless. T

him, his desire burning against my skin. Lust dark

umbled from his chest as he discarded his pajamas, his erection standing tall-commanding. M

ody burned

to my knees, my tongue teasing his

y... you're

aking him in, savoring the taste of him. Wet, sinful sounds filled the

groaned, his legs tr

ng me down, his fingers trailing between my thighs, slipping insi

I whimpered,

y name. Tell me ho

deeper, coaxing a

ispered, my voice

raint snapping entirely. "I

me, stretching me, claiming me.

ll, baby.

a storm. The pleasure was unbearable, our moans int

aimed us, we drifted into slee

ext M

es fluttering open. A pang of longing twisted in my chest. I was going to miss

. There were no promises, no lingering words

my chest as I watched hi

next?" I murmu

g to shake off the unease

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home. Dropping my bags by the do

, I grabbed my phone and

espo

in. Still u

st a network issue. But a feeling

r, my phone

elief and ans

d, my voice betraying the wo

ead. Just powered it up, knowin

n his tone

okay?" he added be

the line

y phone, my h

od. Returning with bole and exotic fruit juice, I settled on the sofa, eating in silenc

in frustration. Only past one

xted Hazel. She calle

a girl!" s

I've missed you. When

t will be back tomorro

be waiting," I

at the crystal chandelier, lost in though

en

start. Jeez, i

ner. After nearly an hour in a lon

flipping through channels until I settled on a

hecking

it

pi

unease inside

appens

s wrong. I c

his distance... it did

had no

ans

his was only the beginning of