Chapter 189: Temptation in the Air

Summer immediately pulled her hand from Fraser’s and headed straight inside. She kicked off her heels and walked into the bedroom. Fraser trailed behind, unhurried. His eyes lingered on the hem of her dress as it swayed with each step. A faint smirk played on his lips.

Summer sat on the bed, pressing her hands to her face, hoping the heat would pass. Her cheeks had been burning all day, and now even her breath felt unsteady. Suddenly, her phone buzzed with a WhatsApp video call. It was Yvette. Summer picked up.

“Babe!” Yvette beamed from the screen. “I’m back tomorrow—come over for a sleepover party!”

Summer remembered that Sienna hadn’t been in the best mood lately and thought it might be good to bring her along for a fun night.

“Sure, I’ll bring Sienna too,” she replied.

“Wait a sec… This doesn’t look like your place. Summer, where are you?”

Just then, the bedroom door swung open. Fraser strolled in, casual and unhurried. Yvette’s voice rang out loud and clear in the room. Summer hadn’t expected her to notice the background and froze for a second, unsure how to respond. She lowered her voice and muttered, “I’m… at a friend’s place.”

Without a word, Fraser glanced over and walked past, his expression unreadable. Standing in front of the full-length mirror, his long fingers paused briefly before he resumed loosening his tie.

But Yvette wasn’t letting it go. “Nice try. Who else do you have besides me? And that’s definitely not my place. Wait—don’t tell me you’ve officially moved in with Mr. Graham?”

Fraser raised an eyebrow. Not bad, he thought. Her friend’s not completely clueless. He slowly unbuttoned his shirt and slipped it off, tossing it casually into the laundry basket. His chest was lean and defined, every muscle smooth and sharp, tapering into a tight, sculpted core.

Summer’s eyes lingered just a second too long. She swallowed hard and quickly looked away, her voice shaky. “It’s not exactly living together.”

Yvette waved her hand dismissively on the screen. “Okay, okay, I’m not your mom—I’m not going to give you a hard time. But honestly, Mr. Graham could’ve at least shown a little courtesy. We’re your close friends, and he didn’t even take us out to dinner so we could get to know him?”

Fraser’s eyes narrowed slightly as he glanced at Summer’s awkward expression.

So being in a relationship means you’re expected to treat her friends well and make a good impression. If you don’t, it reflects badly on her. Alright. I’ll have Mike handle it.

Yvette wasn’t done. “Okay, real talk. I’ve never lived with a guy before—what’s it like? I bet the sex is amazing, right? Your face is so red. Wait, am I interrupting something?”

Chapter 189: Temptation in the Air

sexy to keep his eyes on you-

“I’ve got stuff to do. Got to go,” Summer blurted and hung up before she could say another word.

He hadn’t even reached the bathroom yet. Tall and lean, shirtless, he walked over with quiet, effortless confidence.

Bracing both hands on the edge of the bed, he leaned in, surrounding Summer in his arms. Slowly, he leaned down, his handsome face hovering just inches from hers. One hand tilted her chin up as he whispered in her ear, warm breath brushing her skin. “I think your friend had a pretty solid idea.”

Summer let out an awkward laugh. “She’s always saying ridiculous stuff.”

Fraser’s voice turned husky. “Something sexy, huh? Lingerie? Should I be expecting a nurse outfit… a light attendant? Or something a little more… daring?”

“Fraser!” Her voice was soft, almost pleading, and the way she said his name sent a shiver through them both.

“I can hear you,” he murmured. “No need to shout.”

Fraser’s eyes glinted—dark, intense, undeniably seductive. There was something restrained in the way he looked at her—controlled, almost dangerous. Her chest tightened.

He pushed a little further. “How about we start with a shower? Could be fun.”

Summer felt his breath mixing with hers, the air around them growing thick with heat. Her breath caught. If I stay here any longer, I’m going to give in again…

She pressed a finger to his chest. “Nope. You go ahead. I’ve got work to finish.”

Before he could stop her, she ducked under his arm and slipped away.

Fraser watched her make her escape, that flustered, slightly panicked expression still fresh in his mind. A faint, amused smile played at his lips. Without saying a word, he turned and headed toward the bathroom, pulling off his belt as he walked and letting it drop to the floor.

Summer stepped out of the bedroom, went to the fridge, and grabbed a bottle of cold water. She took a long sip. The icy chill spread through her chest, finally slowing her heartbeat. She pulled out her phone and called Merry.