Chapter 679
The hallway was deathly silent.
Ethan Roscente's towering figure remained motionless outside the door.
Vivian Laurent pressed her ear against the wood, listening intently.
Not even the sound of breathing reached her ears.
She exhaled in quiet relief.
Had he finally left?
Her slender fingers curled around the doorknob.
The moment the door swung open, their eyes locked.
"You're still here!" Vivian gasped.
Surprise flickered in Ethan's dark gaze.
He'd only intended to linger outside a moment longer.
The sudden opening caught him off guard.
There she stood, fresh from her shower.
Damp hair was loosely pinned up.
Tendrils escaped to caress her delicate neck.
Her bare face glowed with lingering steam.
The robe's collar gaped slightly.
Revealing the elegant dip of her collarbones.
Ethan's throat moved visibly.
In one swift motion, he advanced.
"Get out!" Vivian scrambled to shut the door.
His hand snapped around her wrist.
Scorching heat enveloped her instantly.
Her back met the cool wall.
Then his mouth claimed hers.
Her struggles gradually weakened.
This kiss was too familiar.
Ethan always knew exactly how to unravel her.
Reason screamed for her to push him away.
Yet her arms wound around his shoulders of their own accord.
As their tongues tangled,
Vivian found the perfect excuse.
Just pregnancy hormones.
She needed her baby's father.
That was all.
But when Ethan swept her into his arms,
The lie crumbled to dust.
The mattress dipped beneath them.
His lips traced every inch of exposed skin.
"Don't..." She squirmed.
His large hand captured her ankle.
Ethan pressed a reverent kiss to her toes.
"They're dirty..." She tried to pull away, flushing.
He held firm.
His mouth blazed a trail up her calf.
Igniting wildfires in its wake.
Vivian bit her lip.
A whimper escaped regardless.
"Ethan..."
Her voice trembled.
He stilled abruptly.
"Vivian." His voice was gravel.
"Give me one more chance."
Fingers brushed her heated cheek.
"I swear you're the only one I'll ever love."
Her hazy gaze met his.
Reason and desire waged war within her.