Chapter 304

Chapter 304

KASMINE.

The bathtub was filled with hot water, roses, and fragrances that smelled like the start of a sin. Jasmine, vanilla, the faintest trace of musk. It clung to my skin, soaked into my hair, and curled into my lungs.

I was cradled between his thighs, my back resting flush against his chest. I could hear the frantic beating of his heart, like he was about to do something forbidden.

His palm glided across my shoulder, slick with lather from the shower gel. He was taking his time, dragging his hand along the slope of my neck, down my collarbone, across the curve of my breast like he was memorizing me all over again.

It felt like he was worshipping. Like he'd sinned, and this was his penance- serving me with patience he barely had.

I had noticed earlier today that he had my exact hair products in his bathroom but

I hadn't even had the time yet to process it or to wonder why.

But I was done processing things for now. I deserved a little rest.

My eyes fluttered closed, and I let myself lean back, my damp head resting just beneath his chin, leaving my neck exposed to him. I felt his breath catch against my skin-just a small hitch-and then a kiss followed. It was featherlight and trembling, and it landed right there beneath my ear.

He was quiet, but I felt the words he didn't say settle into my bones.

A shudder left me when his hand slipped lower, gliding slowly down my stomach.

the way he

terrified this would be the last time he touched me, and he wanted

stripping me

mouth. Because as broken as this was, as twisted and

but his hand hesitated

want to stay. I know. But you're here. And I'm holding you. So I'm going to pretend-

My chest felt like it might

care of you. Let me take care

glance up at him, and God, the look in his eyes- those deep green irises that had once terrified me -were soft. So open I could barely stand

expression carved from grief, devotion, and love so

"Kester..." I whispered.

he didn't let

slid up my throat, slowly cradling my jaw as he leaned in. Cur lips met with the gentleness of something broken. His mouth moved over mine like he knew

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I melted.

I kissed him back.

was no point

ribcage and squeezed

His hand slid lower.

God.

Lower.

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