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Allison took a quiet breath, her heart still racing in her chest.

After a brief moment, she locked eyes with him and replied, “Yes.”

As if he had just been waiting for those words, he leaned forward immediately, his face dipping into the curve of her neck. His teeth grazed her skin, moving from her neck to her ear, while his lips trailed softly, sending shivers down her spine.

“Ah,” A soft breath escaped her as her head fell back, surrendering to the sensations coursing through her.

His tongue traced a heated path from the side of her throat up to her ear, leaving a trail of warmth in its wake. He enveloped her earlobe with his mouth, sucking gently, causing her breath to hitch and her body to tense with pleasure. The intensity of his touch made her heart race even faster, and she struggled to control her breathing as tingles spread across her skin.

His hot breath fanned against her warm flesh, and his teeth grazed her as he pinned her against the wall, hungry and impatient. His hands gripped her wrists, lifting them above her head and holding them there, her body trapped against the cool surface.

Allison’s breath quickened, her heart pounding as tension radiated through every inch of her being. As he slid his mouth down, pushing her strap aside, he slipped between her cleavage, sucking on her delicate flesh.

Her body remained taut and utterly at his mercy, his insatiable hunger palpable in the air.

“Oh God,” she whispered, trembling under his hold.

His grip on her wrists loosened slightly as his mouth traveled lower, fingers deftly lifting her dress right off her body.

“Silas,” she gasped, the chill of the air making her shiver even more. His hands found her waist, their bodies sliding together, and she stared into his eyes—the same eyes that made her pulse quicken.

“You are so fucking beautiful, Allison,” he breathed, his voice echoing in the dim light as his hungry, shameless gaze roamed from her eyes down to her lips and then to her exposed body. Only a lace black bra and matching underwear shielded her, and suddenly, she became acutely aware of every breath in the room, each one loud and echoing in her ears.

Her hands moved instinctively to touch his face, her fingertips trailing from his temple down to his cheek and lower. He leaned into her touch, entranced, his eyes softening as the battle between greed, lust, and love played out in the depths of his gaze. She was shocked at how easily she could read him, even without the need for words.

“Are you going to take yours off?” she asked, her throat dry but laced with nervous anticipation, yearning for more.

A smile danced at the corner of Silas’s mouth. In a rush, his fingers fumbled with the buttons of his shirt, unfastening them in a flurry before he tossed the garment aside, the soft thud of fabric hitting the floor resonating in the charged atmosphere. He surged toward her, their lips colliding with a fervor that mirrored the desperation in her own kiss.

Allison’s delicate fingers traced the contours of his muscular chest, exploring the hard planes of his abs, each stroke igniting a new spark of intimacy as she caressed him for the first time.

She felt a shiver run through her as she caught the low, hungry groan that escaped his lips—a sound filled with longing that sent tremors through her body. With a sudden movement, he grasped her hands and pulled them behind her back, his breath heavy and ragged. She broke the kiss, struggling to free her wrists from his grip, her brow furrowing as she met his intense gaze.

“Don’t,” he murmured, his lips finding hers again in a fervent hunger. He kissed her repeatedly, battling against his own restraint, groaning, “I can’t control myself. If you touch me, I’m going to lose my mind.”

Her breath mingled with his, her body trembling beneath his touch. With a deft motion, his hand slipped around her waist, unhooking her bra. The fabric slipped off her shoulder, cascading down her chest, and without hesitation, he tossed it aside, his mouth descending upon her.

Chapter 9 Such A Liar

He gripped her waist, pulling her flush against him, showering her breasts with fervent kisses. His tongue glided from her lips to her neck, then to the curve of her breast, swirling around her areola, sending her into a dizzying spiral of sensation. She shivered uncontrollably, her mind clouded as every inch of her body surrendered to his insatiable hunger.

While one hand held her wrists captive, the other cupped her breast, his thumb flicking over the sensitive bud with gentle yet teasing strokes, pulling and pinching to heighten her arousal. Her body was entirely under his control, yielding to his desires. He took her nipple into his mouth, his warm breath enveloping her skin, and she struggled to maintain her composure, but it became increasingly difficult as he grew more demanding.

His teeth grazed her nipple, pulling and sucking before releasing it, eliciting a gasp from her lips as her back arched in response.

“Silas…”

He rose to his feet, his mouth trailing up to her neck, causing her to inhale sharply, her body tensing against him. Releasing her wrists, he let his hands roam back to her waist, his rough palm gliding over her skin, caressing her gently before sliding down to her hips. His fingers brushed against her panty line, slowly easing the fabric down from her hips to her thighs. The cloth fell away, pooling around her ankles, and his fingers ventured between her legs, finding her heated core and teasing her with nimble flicks.

“Oh,” she gasped, her face burying into his shoulder as an electrifying current coursed through her skin like wildfire. Her heart raced as his fingers explored her slickness, caressing her with tender strokes while his mouth found her ear, his tongue flicking her earlobe repeatedly.

“You smell so good,” he rasped, his voice rough and husky, making her shudder in delight. As his mouth kissed a path along her neck, he stole her breath away, each lick igniting a deeper hunger within her.

The more she tried to maintain control, the more impatient and ravenous he became. His tongue was relentless, sucking on her flesh, claiming every inch of her as if he needed to possess her completely. His hand gripped her hip before sliding to the back of her thigh, lifting her leg to rest against his hip, holding her firmly against him. His hips pressed forward, grinding against her core, the hardness of his girth rubbing against her heated center, igniting a fire within her.

Allison’s hand moved instinctively to his pants, fumbling with the buckle. Silas caught her hands, pulling them away and pinning them against the wall as he unbuckled his belt and undressed. His fingers brushed her cheek, tucking a loose strand of hair behind her ear before he captured her lips in another passionate kiss.

His fingers found his girth, and he began to slide inside her slowly. Her body tensed against him, her heart pounding in sync with his as she fought to remain still, surrendering to his careful control as he entered her fully.