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, "Sylvia, are you in

It was Warren.

Sylvia stiffened in shock.

his eyes, and carrying her in his arms,

him out of sheer panic, fearing his next move. But he kissed

just on the other side of

and helpless, her eyes pleading with Rupert to

continued knocking, "Sylvia, what's wrong? Why is the door locked?

persistent knocking threatened to alert

"Consider yourself lucky," by her ear. Sylvia quickly got down, picked up the coffee beans from the floor, took a

I accidentally locked the door

you answer then?" Warren asked

door as soon as I could," Sylvia

"I just rushed over

you're okay.

"Okay."

room,

leaned against the wall, twirling his ring, looking both lazy

didn't dare linger, closing the