Chapter 27: Perfect Butler’s Touch, Lady’s Weakness
Ethan stood in front of Rhea’s bookshelf, running his fingers along the spines of her favorite novels, a slight smile tugging at his lips.
Her affinity was at 75 now. A number that looked strong on the stats panel, but he knew,there was still a barrier between them.
Not a wall of distrust. Not anymore. But the invisible veil between affection and intimacy. Between trust... and surrender.
He sighed inwardly.
"We’re close, but not close enough. I need her to feel me,not just as a friend or savior,but as someone who can reach her body and heart."
She sat on the edge of her bed in a casual off-shoulder blouse and soft lounge shorts, towel-dried hair still damp.
She rubbed her forehead with an annoyed pout.
Ethan narrowed his eyes. "You alright?"
"Just... a headache," she said, rubbing her forehead. "It was light earlier, but now it’s kinda worse. Maybe because of you barging in."
Just then
Ding!