Shirley cleared her throat. Zacharias wasn’t old; he was just much older than her.

“Well, you are older than me,” Shirley said diplomatically, leading Zacharias to grunt. “So, you do think I’m old.”

Shirley looked up at the man under the light. He was in the prime of his life, and men like him only became more charming with age.

“No, no, you’re not old,” Shirley argued. It won’t do you any good if he gets seriously irritated. Just go along with him, Shirley!

Of course, Zacharias caught the insincerity in her reply, and his mood soured by the second. At that, he got up and said, “Come upstairs with me.”

already half past ten. “You go ahead and

stayed downstairs for a few more minutes to make sure he had

in the dimly lit

the man released his hand over her lips, and his

enveloping aura. The air was filled with his masculine pheromones, and tension hung in the air like an intricate web that enveloped Shirley. It was full of temptation, making her want to

climbed onto the man’s shoulder. The back of her neck was held by the man’s large hand. The feeling of being completely controlled made her go

was forbidden,

a low chuckle, his forehead touching hers, and his hot breath scattered on

liked it or not. Most likely, she did, or else she wouldn’t have stopped

said hoarsely, her voice filled with

I sleep here tonight?” the man asked, taking advantage

and said, “Alright, goodnight.” He then cupped her face and planted a kiss on her forehead. The affectionate kiss left Shirley rooted to the spot until the man opened the door

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