Chapter 284
Chapter 49
Isla’s face burned with a deep, crimson blush, her cheeks flushed with
a mixture of embarrassment and lingering arousal. Graham’s dirty
innuendos had left her utterly flustered, and she buried her face
against his chest, hiding beneath the strong line of his jaw as if it
could shield her from the heat of his words. His low, rumbling chuckle
vibrated through her, his arms wrapping around her in a tight,
possessive hug that made her feel both safe and utterly claimed. She
could feel the steady thud of his heartbeat against her ear, a
comforting rhythm that contrasted sharply with the wild, erratic
pounding of her own.
But after a few moments, she felt him stir, his body shifting as if
preparing to leave. Her arms instinctively tightened around his neck,
her fingers tangling in the soft strands of his hair as she clung to him.
“Stay,” she murmured, her voice soft and pleading, her lips forming a
pout that she knew he couldn’t resist. “Pleaaase.”
Graham hesitated, his body tense as he looked down at her, his eyes
dark with a mixture of desire and frustration. “I can’t,” he said, his
voice rough, almost pained. The words were clipped, as if it took
every ounce of his self–control to say them.
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Isla frowned, her brow furrowing in confusion. “Why not?” she asked,
her voice tinged with both curiosity and a hint of hurt. She didn’t
understand why he would pull away now, when they were so close,
when the air between them was still thick with the heat of what they
had just shared.
Graham sighed, running a hand through his hair as he tried to find
the right words. He looked down at her, his gaze softening as he saw
the genuine puzzlement in her eyes. “Because…” he began, his voice
gentle but strained, “just like I took care of you right now, I need to
take care of myself. I’m in pain otherwise.”
The words hung in the air for a moment, and Isla’s eyes widened as
realization dawned on her. Her blush deepened, spreading down her
neck and across her chest, as she finally understood what he meant.
She had been so caught up in her own pleasure, in the way he had
made her feel, that she hadn’t stopped to consider what it had cost
him. The thought of him being in pain–of him needing relief just as
desperately as she had–made her stomach flutter with a strange mix
of guilt and arousal.
She slowly loosened her grip on him, her arms sliding from around
his neck as she nodded, her gaze dropping to the sheets. “Oh,” she
whispered, her voice barely audible. “I… I didn’t realize.”
Graham’s expression softened, and he reached out to tilt her chin up,
forcing her to meet his eyes. “It’s alright,” he said, his voice warm and
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reassuring. “You don’t need to be embarrassed. This is just how it is
for now.” He leaned in, pressing a soft, lingering kiss to her forehead,
his lips warm against her skin. “Soon,” he murmured, his breath
fanning across her face, “there’ll be no more need for this sneaking
around. No more stopping halfway. When you’re mine
Graham exhaled sharply, running a hand through his already tousled
hair as he sat up on the edge of the bed. The air between them was
still thick with heat, the remnants of their passion lingering in the
dimly lit room. Isla lay beneath the sheets, her bare shoulder peeking
out as she watched him through half–lidded eyes, a lazy, satisfied
smile playing on her lips.
“I should go now,” he murmured, almost to himself, raking his fingers
through his hair again. “I think I heard Maggie coming this way. And
if she finds me here, she will scalp me alive.”
Isla arched a brow, propping herself up on one elbow. “No, she
won’t.”
“Yes, she will,” he countered, turning to face her with a smirk that
sent a shiver down her spine. “I know because she told me.”
A giggle escaped her lips as she watched him roll his eyes
dramatically, making the universal crazy sign with his hand. The way
he did it–so effortless, so cocky–only made her want to pull him
back into bed.
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She reached out, tracing a slow, teasing finger down his bare back,
her nails ghosting over his skin. “You’re scared of Maggie?” she
teased, her voice sultry, laced with amusement.
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