Chapter 708
“Just a bottle of water,” I replied.
Edward handed me a bottle of water, and I wandered around the room as I sipped it.
The villa’s style was one of a kind, mixing influences from all over the globe. His study was especially striking—Zen-inspired, minimalist, with a peaceful Eastern vibe.
Edward trailed after me, looking amused. “Is this a work thing?”
I nodded. “I just love beautiful spaces. Hope you don’t mind if I steal some ideas for my own place.”
Edward raised an eyebrow. “Knock yourself out, look as much as you want.”
When I reached the master bedroom upstairs, Edward slipped his arms around me from behind. “Why don’t we check this room out later, okay?”
His lips pressed softly against the back of my neck, leaving a tingling sensation that made me shiver.
“Edward…” I murmured his name.
Edward gently turned me to face him, then lowered his head and kissed me.
Maybe it had been a while since we’d last seen each other, but he was even more passionate than before. His big hand held the back of my head, his lips teasing and lingering on mine, again and again.
I was so turned on, a fine sheen of sweat broke out across my back. Edward scooped me up and settled us onto the couch, guiding me to straddle his lap. He leaned back, looking up at me, silently asking for another kiss.
Somehow, he’d slipped the hairpin from my hair, letting my long hair tumble down around us, making the moment feel even more charged and intimate.
I was breathing hard, my gaze lingering on his striking features, taking in every detail of his handsome face.
It wasn’t just men who could be possessive—women could be pretty territorial too.
Looking at that commanding, handsome face, I couldn’t help but let my fingers trace along his jaw.
Edward looked genuinely caught off guard by my sudden assertiveness. He turned his head, pressing his cheek into my palm, completely at my mercy—almost like a loyal pup.
My fingers traced along his defined lips, and I leaned in for another kiss. Edward let out a deep, muffled groan—so raw and needy, like he’d finally let go after holding back for ages.
His crisp white shirt slipped open under his fingers, one button at a time.
Edward buried his face against me, the rush of sensation nearly making me lose my mind.
He pressed me into the corner of the couch, coming at me with a wild, reckless hunger.
The night was thick with lingering desire, the air heavy and sultry, as if every last spark of fire between us had finally been spent.
It was already past one in the morning. My whole body felt boneless and weak, and Edward pulled me into his arms from behind, holding me close.
That night, I slept deeply. His large hand rested lightly on my cool stomach, the heat of his palm seeping through my skin, filling me with warmth.
When I woke up in the morning, Edward was already out of bed. He was always so disciplined about his routine.
I could never be that consistent myself.
The morning sun was blinding, so I raised a hand to block it. When I pulled back the covers, I found a few lingering reminders of last night etched on my skin.
I picked up my clothes and slipped into the bathroom for a shower.
Once I was done, I headed downstairs.
Edward was already sitting on the couch in a video call, looking pretty serious—maybe something at work was bothering him.
I slipped past his meeting zone and headed straight for the kitchen.
He hadn’t brought his assistant or housekeeper along, so breakfast was definitely up to us.
I opened the fridge and saw it was packed with fresh ingredients, but I knew there was no chance Edward would actually cook anything himself.
I grabbed a few things and decided to whip up something on my own.
While Edward was still in his meeting, I whipped up two bowls of noodles, fried a couple of eggs, and made some nut milk.
By the time I came out, Edward had wrapped up his call and was on his phone again. He walked over to the table, leaned down, and kissed my forehead out of nowhere, then stepped outside to keep talking.
When he came back, he leaned on the table, his voice low. “Jane Leigh says she wants to meet you.”