Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 266

Rupert's breath lingered in the air as his words hung between them, warming Sylvia's cheeks.

Feeling a bit flustered, she turned her head away.

He knew everything, of course he did.

Sylvia cautiously shifted a step to the side, hoping to escape his breath, but as soon as she did, an arm appeared in front of her.

She had no choice but to stand still. The elevator would reach her floor soon, anyway.

But Rupert seemed to sense her thoughts, leaning in closer, his warm breath cascading over her face.

She could feel it, hot and insistent, just below her nose.

Her breathing quickened, her body responding to the heat of his proximity, a fine sheen of sweat forming on her back.

Lost in thought for a moment, she felt his hand gently brushing aside the strands of her hair, cradling her face.

"Hmm?" Rupert's voice was low, questioning.

"I... I..."

Sylvia stumbled over her words, unsure what to say.

"You said I'd slipped the room key, didn't you think something would happen?"

Sylvia's eyes widened in shock. He even knew about the room key!

His voice was calm, yet she felt an intense pressure, her breath coming in short gasps.

eyes were half-closed, a teasing light in them as he murmured, "Feeling

"No..."

he tilted his head, leaning

elevator arrived at their

thought she was saved and tried

lifting her, turning, and

"You!"

match for Rupert's intentions, like a lamb before a

her legs wrapped around his waist, embarrassed and frustrated, as she playfully hit

even flinch, his gaze only growing more

playful struggle,

reached the rooftop, andet

n breeze

them

as the doors opened.

of the rooftop garden's vibrant blossoms. She paused, slightly dazed, as Rupert set her down and led

"Yeah."

laugh, but she tried to keep a straight face,

time to let things unfold

small fondue set and a selection

coffee brewed, Rupert poured Sylvia

head. There's no rush for anything

Sylvia asked, surprised. Rupert paused, giving her a meaningful look

"I could taste it."

bright red, even outside she felt hot

gulped down a mouthful of coffee,