Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 45

The moment it was touched, she felt as if electricity coursed through her, causing an uncontrollable shiver.

Rupert noticed her reaction, his gaze darkening as he leaned in closer, a droplet of coffee from his collar falling onto her stomach.

Sylvia's shivering became more pronounced. A dark desire brewed in Rupert's eyes as he stared straight at Sylvia, not bothering to hide his intent.

"Just as sensitive as that night."

"I wasn't!" Sylvia countered.

"Really? That's not how you sounded back then."

His low chuckle was laced with mischief. His thumb, adorned with the ruby ring, traced the droplet on Sylvia's belly, the warm jade strangely comforting yet bizarre. Sylvia's stomach contracted, and she let out a soft gasp, which Rupert promptly silenced.

"Mmm..."

Rupert was playing with fire!

If anyone from the Garcia family caught them, she'd be done for!

Yet, Sylvia's strength was no match for Rupert's as he lifted her up and captured her lips.

through the room,

It was Warren.

Sylvia stiffened in shock.

just narrowed his eyes, and carrying her

next move. But he kissed her even more passionately, his hands boldly

on the

felt humiliated and helpless, her eyes pleading with

what's wrong? Why is the

knocking threatened to

call for others, Rupert released her, whispering, "Consider yourself lucky," by her ear. Sylvia quickly got down, picked up

fine, I accidentally locked the door when I came

answer then?" Warren

down to open the door as soon as I could,"

just rushed over here, that's

as long as you're

"Okay."

the coffee room, Sylvia

leaned against the wall, twirling his

linger, closing the door