The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Dorothy blinked, slowly catching on to what Everett was getting at. Yet, she got it, but also didn't. She was right there, why the need for restraint? It wasn't their first time, why was Everett suddenly playing coy?

"Got it now."

"Yeah."

Releasing her wrist with a huff, Everett grumbled, "Now that you know, just sleep tight and behave."

This turn of events wasn't quite what Dorothy had envisioned. They settled back into bed, but this time Dorothy didn't dare to make even a slight move, curling up like a scared little mouse under the covers. Everett was waiting for her to fall asleep, but little did he know, Dorothy was doing the same, waiting for him to drift off! As time ticked by, it was clear they were both wide awake.

Everett felt a headache coming on from holding back, deciding to get up and head to the master bedroom for a shower, to put some distance between them. But as he made to move, Dorothy grabbed him. "Everett, don't go."

"I've got something to take care of."

"Then I'll come with you."

need to save face kept her from being too clingy or sweet, but tonight, she let all that go, realizing there was no point in

"Dorothy, why are you-"

clingy all of a sudden? Is that

to lose his temper when he was met with Dorothy's smiling face, instantly dousing his

to be more affectionate, just give me some time," Dorothy said, snuggling onto his lap, "Whatever you want, I'll learn.

he could think about was not moving an inch. Especially with Dorothy lying on

me, then have me," Dorothy blushed, "I'm

to, but his voice was so

reached out her hand, not quite sure where to

want you,

"Move aside."

won't. I belong right here," Dorothy declared with resolve, "Everett, I don't care what you're thinking or why you're keeping your distance. It

was determined to protect their family at

lips, his

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