Chapter 355: In your beast mode
Layla and Lucius lounged together in a steaming hot bath after the couple spa treatment, their bodies submerged in the soothing warmth of the water. The golden glow of candlelight flickered against the marble walls, casting a soft, romantic hue over the washroom of their suite.
Layla delicately swirled the champagne in her glass before bringing it to her lips, savoring the taste. With a sigh, she set the glass on the platform above, her gaze drifting toward the large window before them.
"The view is breathtaking from here," she murmured. "The snow is still falling."
Lucius, his arms resting along the edges of the tub, tilted his head slightly at her words before turning fully to look outside. Beyond the glass, the dark evening sky stretched infinitely, while delicate snowflakes drifted down like whispers of winter.
He tilted his head and looked at Layla’s serene expressions. Leaning closer, he placed a kiss on her shoulder. She tilted her head and met his blue gaze. "Do you have to say something?"
"No. I only wish to look at you as long as I can," Lucius said, brushing away the few strands from her face. He leaned closer to her and kissed her upper lip. Their breaths fanned against each other as they spoke with their eyes.
Layla’s hands slid up to Lucius’s nape, fingers tangling in his hair as he pulled her closer, their lips moving in a fervent dance. Heat coiled between them as she found herself straddling his lap, her body molding against his.
Lucius trailed his mouth down her neck, his teeth grazing her skin before his tongue soothed the mark he left. He pressed open-mouthed kisses along her collarbone, drawing a moan of his name from her lips.
"Lucius," she whispered with desire, her body pressing against his as his hands roamed her curves. She matched his hunger, her own hands exploring him with equal fervor.