Chapter 48: Do You Want More
Lilia's eyes flew wide in shock as she instinctively tried to push herself away from the bed where Zethan was spooning her. The warmth of his body was unmistakable, pressing against her back. But before she could react properly, Zethan moved.
In a swift motion, he maneuvered her, and the next thing she knew—she was on top of him.
Literally.
Lying on top of him.
Her eyes widened even further, if that was even possible. She was sure they had stretched so much that they might actually hurt. Her breath hitched as she struggled to sit up, but just as she did, his hands gripped her waist, not tight, but firm enough to keep her in place.
Lilia couldn't believe this was happening. She was actually sitting on Zethan while he lay beneath her, his expression lazily amused. His lips curled into a smirk—a dangerous, knowing smirk.
Her heart pounded in her chest. She could feel the firm ridges of his toned stomach beneath her, and the realization sent an unfamiliar warmth rushing through her. She swallowed hard, trying to ignore the way her body was reacting to the situation. The heat building inside her made her feel as though she were losing control.
And then, he spoke.
"What is it, Lilia? Why do you want to leave? Or don't you want to sleep?" His voice was deep, teasing. "Are you already rethinking your decision about sleeping with me?"
Lilia's mind blanked. What was he even talking about? Just moments ago, he had explained that what she had signed was a marriage contract, making everything between them legally binding. That meant if they did go through with it, she had no excuse to protest. But still—
Her thoughts shattered when she felt his fingers move, tracing slow, deliberate circles along her waist.