Aspen reminded him softly, "Fran and Lauren are still waiting for us. They see me as one of their own now, and I canโt just be selfish and keep you all to myself."
Andrew raised a brow. "So, what youโre saying is the three of youโฆ against one of me?"
Aspenโs cheeks turned pink, but she smiled proudly. "Thatโs right. What, Masterโare you scared?"
Andrew gave a slow, dangerous smile and leaned in close, his breath warm against her ear. "Tonightโฆ Iโm going to make you beg for mercy."
The words struck like a jolt of electricity, making Aspenโs whole body tingle. She trembled slightly, torn between embarrassment and the heat spreading through her. She had a masochistic tendency, and Andrewโs darker, commanding tone was her weaknessโit only made her heart race faster.
If he pressed just a little harder, she knew she would completely melt.
Just as Andrew reached for his phone to call a ride, it buzzedโLauren was already one step ahead. After a quick exchange of details, she and Francesca pulled up in their car to pick them up.
Together, the four of them returned straight to Serenity Villa.
Inside the softly lit living room, the mood shifted. The four sat quietly, exchanging glances, not a word spoken. In fact, it was getting a little awkward.
Even Andrew found himself scratching his head, slightly uneasy. Truth be told, this was the first time he had encountered such a situation. For once, his usual composure and confidence faltered.
Thankfully, Lauren, the โfirst wifeโ, acted with her trademark decisiveness and grace.
โAspen, Fran, since all three of us are here tonight, I propose none of us gets exclusive privileges. That wouldnโt be fairโdonโt you agree?โ
Her gaze was playful, but her tone left little room for debate.
Francesca nodded shyly. โAgreed!โ
Aspen immediately followed, flustered but eager. โYesโof course, I agree too!โ
Lauren clapped once, decisively. โPerfect. Itโs just past 11:00 p.m. So, I say we start with me. Andrew, youโll attend to each of us in turn. Sounds good, girls?โ
Francesca let out a quiet giggle, covering her mouth. โSounds great to me.โ
Aspen ducked her head bashfully. โIโll go lastโฆ I donโt mind waiting. You two go first.โ
Her sincerity warmed both Lauren and Francesca, and they liked her more for it.
Lauren sent Andrew a sultry glance before rising smoothly to her feet and heading upstairs without another word. Meanwhile, Francesca and Aspen followed shyly.
Serenity Villa was huge, and the three women had already picked their own roomsโthree adjoining rooms on the second floor. Officially, this was for โAndrewโs convenience,โ but unofficially, it meant he was expected to start again and again.
With heavy footsteps, Andrew approached the first door. From inside, the sound of a running shower could be heard.
โThis might be the most demanding job Iโve ever taken on, but luckily, Iโm a professional,โ Andrew muttered with a wry smile.
After silently giving himself a pep talk, Andrew pushed open the door. He already knewโtonight would be no ordinary night. It would be a challengeโa test of endurance, a war waged in whispers and skin.
Nonetheless, Andrew was no ordinary man, and he had every intention of planting his flag in every corner of this conquered kingdomโone room at a time.