Chapter 664
Vivian Laurent shoved against Ethan Roscente's chest with all her strength.
"Get off me!"
Ethan remained immovable, tightening his grip on her wrists instead.
Morning sunlight filtered through the curtains, illuminating the taut muscles of his torso.
Vivian could feel his body's unmistakable response against her.
"Vivi..."
Ethan's voice was rough with sleep and something darker.
He captured her lips in a kiss that contrasted sharply with last night's urgency - slow, deliberate, intoxicating.
Her breathing hitched.
The sash of her robe had come undone, revealing pale skin that glowed in the dawn light.
Ethan's hands traced the curve of her waist, eliciting shivers.
"You're impossible..."
Her protest came out as a breathless whisper.
Ethan chuckled, fingertips brushing the sensitive spot behind her ear.
"Who was the one begging for more last night?"
Vivian glared, but he took advantage of her parted lips to deepen the kiss.
Their bodies pressed together, heat building between them.
Suddenly Ethan stilled, leaving her trembling with need.
"Say please."
She bit her lower lip, cheeks flushing.
"Never!"
He trailed featherlight kisses along her neck, each touch making her arch closer.
"Then we'll stay like this all morning."
Vivian finally snapped, kicking at him in frustration.
"Hurry up!"
Ethan's eyes darkened as he flipped her onto her stomach.
"Your words, darling."
The sudden thrust drew a startled cry from her lips.
She muffled herself against the pillow, terrified of being overheard.
Ethan only increased his pace deliberately.
"Quieter..."
Her plea ended in a whimper.
A knock at the door froze her mid-moan.
"Vivi? Are you there?"
Emily Garnache's voice made Vivian stiffen in panic.
She shoved backward at Ethan.
"Stop...someone's..."
He ignored her, moving with renewed intensity.
"Ethan!"
Tears pricked her eyes.
He bent to whisper against her ear.
"Let her hear."
Then louder, for the door's benefit:
"She's not going anywhere today."
Vivian sank her teeth into his shoulder in retaliation.
Emily's retreating footsteps faded down the hall.
The room filled with nothing but their ragged breathing.
Ethan pulled her closer.
"No more interruptions."
Words failed her as sensation overtook thought once more.
Sweat glistened along Ethan's back as he gazed down at her flushed face.
"Mine."
Any protest was swallowed by his kiss.
In the golden morning light, their bodies moved as one again.