The game was far from over.
Austin locked eyes with Dora, the heat between them undeniable. He lifted her onto the counter, pressing close. Their breaths mixed, heavy with tension. She wrapped her arms around his neck, her legs tightening around his waist, needing to be closer.
The air between them was heavy with desire, impossible to ignore. Dora’s lips parted, her heart racing as he trailed his fingers along the curve of her waist. The heat of his touch sent a shiver down her spine. He took his time, watching her, enjoying the way she trembled beneath his fingertips. The anticipation was maddening, her body aching for more.
His hand moved upward, grazing the buttons of her blouse, undoing them one by one with agonizing slowness. She clutched at his shoulders, her breath hitching as her shirt slipped down, leaving her bare beneath his gaze. The hunger in his eyes made her pulse hammer in her throat.
“Dora,” he murmured, his voice rough with longing. “Do you know what I thought when I first saw you?”
Her lips trembled, her head shaking slightly as she waited for him to continue.
“I imagined you just like this.” His fingers brushed over her skin, igniting every nerve. “Waiting. Wanting. I Need you.”
A quiet gasp left her lips as he pulled her closer, his hands gripping her thighs, his body pressing into hers. Heat coiled in her stomach, spreading through her limbs like wildfire.
“I’ve thought about this too many times,” he admitted, his breath hot against her ear. “And in every thought, I have you right where I want you.”
Her fingers tangled in his hair, pulling him closer as she felt his lips trail down her neck, marking every inch of her as his. A soft whimper escaped her lips when he reached the sensitive spot just above her collarbone. The way he touched her, the way he looked at her, it left no doubt that he was in complete control.
She arched into him, her body responding instinctively. He chuckled, the sound dark and knowing. “So eager,” he murmured. “So perfect.”
A thrill ran through her as he gripped her wrists, pinning them behind her. Her chest rose and fell rapidly as she surrendered to him, to the burning need coursing through her veins.
“I want you,” he said, his voice thick with desire. “Every part of you.”
She didn’t resist. She didn’t want to. Instead, she leaned in, pressing her lips to his, giving him the answer he already knew.
His mouth claimed hers, urgent and demanding. His fingers traced along her spine, sending a rush of warmth through her. She melted against him, lost in the fire he stoked within her. His lips moved lower, his breath hot against her skin, leaving a trail of kisses down her collarbone and over the swell of her chest.
“Dora,” he breathed, his voice strained with restraint. “You have no idea how much I want you.”
Her nails dug into his shoulders, her head tilting back as he pressed her deeper into the counter. Every movement, every touch, sent a new wave of pleasure rolling through her. He gripped her thighs, pulling her closer, holding her in place as his lips continued their journey.
His hands roamed over her bare skin, memorizing every dip and curve. She trembled under his touch, her breath coming in shallow gasps. The room around them faded, nothing else existing except the heat between them.
He lifted her effortlessly, her legs instinctively wrapping around him. The feel of his body against hers, solid and unyielding, sent her pulse racing. He carried her towards the wall, pressing her against it, his eyes never leaving hers.
“I’ve wanted this for so long,” he admitted, his voice husky. “And now that I have you, I am never letting go.”
She didn’t want him to. She wanted him just as desperately. Her fingers tangled in his hair, pulling him down for another kiss, losing herself completely in him.
Steam filled the bathroom, clinging to the walls as Dora arched her back, gasping for breath. Austin hovered over her, his grip firm on her thighs as he lifted them onto his shoulders. Her body trembled with anticipation, her lips parting in silent pleas.
Her fingers curled against the cool surface beneath her, nails pressing hard as she fought the overwhelming need to let go. But he would not allow it. His tongue teased her, pulling her to the edge before dragging her back.
She whimpered, her body shuddering at the way he controlled her so easily. Her head fell back, a war raging inside her. A part of her burned with shame for enjoying his torment, but the other part ached for more.
Austin met her eyes, his expression dark with hunger. The heat between them crackled like fire. His tongue worked against her, sending waves of pleasure through her. Dora cried out, but still, he denied her release.
“Please,” she begged, her voice raw with need. “I can’t take it anymore.”
A wicked smirk tugged at his lips. He loved watching her squirm, knowing she was completely at his mercy. His fingers found her sensitive peaks, rolling them between his fingers as his mouth continued its relentless assault.
Her breaths came in sharp gasps, her body trembling. Time felt distorted, every second stretching endlessly as he pushed her closer, only to hold her back again. She dug her fingers into his hair, trying to guide him, but he remained in control.
“Say it,” he murmured against her skin, his voice low. “Tell me what you want.”
A shiver ran through her, her pride crumbling under his touch. “I need you,” she admitted, her voice barely above a whisper.
His chuckle was deep, vibrating against her skin. “Good girl.”
Without warning, he plunged his fingers into her, stealing the air from her lungs. She clung to him, her body tightening around him as pleasure consumed her. A cry tore from her throat as he guided her over the edge, holding her through the storm of sensations.
Austin kissed her deeply, swallowing her cries as she trembled in his arms. He held her close, steadying her weak limbs. As her breathing slowed, he brushed damp strands of hair from her face, his lips curving into a satisfied smirk.
“I win,” he murmured.
Her cheeks flushed as reality settled in. He had made her beg. She had surrendered completely. And yet, as exhaustion weighed her down, she could not bring herself to care.
A warm cloth grazed her skin, gentle yet possessive. She sighed, feeling the tenderness behind his touch. Even after all he had put her through, he still took care of her.
“You are not allowed to wear clothes in this house anymore,” he muttered against her neck, his voice thick with desire.
Before she could respond, his phone rang, slicing through the heat of the moment. He ignored it at first, unwilling to let anything disturb them. But the ringing persisted.
Dora watched him, her eyes locked onto his as he reluctantly reached for the phone. Just as he lifted it, she grabbed his face, pressing a fierce kiss to his lips. When she pulled back, her gaze softened.
“I love you.”
For the first time, she said the words aloud, and it made something inside him tighten. He had chased her, fought for her, and now, finally, she was his.
“I love you more,” he whispered against her forehead, pulling her into his embrace.
The phone buzzed again. With a deep breath, Austin answered it.
“Everything is set as per the plan,” Ronan’s voice came through. Austin’s grip on Dora tightened. The game was far from over.