Page 36 of Ardent Desires

“Okay,” she whispers, nuzzling against my neck.

I press a kiss to her forehead, lingering for a moment. “Don’t fall asleep on me, okay?”

She nods sleepily, but I can see the hint of a smile tugging at her lips. I push myself off the bed and stand, still half-naked, and start heading for the bathroom. As I walk away, I hear her giggle.

“What?” I glance back, raising an eyebrow.

“You’re just so… hot,” she says, burying her face in the pillow. “And you’re a CEO. CEOs are supposed to be fat and balding.”

I laugh, shaking my head as I smack her ass lightly. “Sorry to disappoint,” I tease, heading into the bathroom.

The bathroom is luxury at its finest—marble countertops, a massive soaking tub in the center of the room, and soft ambient lighting that makes everything feel calm and serene. I start running the water, adjusting the temperature until it’s just right. The marble here… it’s exactly the kind I’ve been wanting for one of my projects. I’ll have to ask Camilla where she got it.

As I wait for the tub to fill, I grab some bath salts from the counter, sprinkling them in. I’ve never done this for any woman before, but with Ellie… I like taking care of her. I want to.

When I walk back into the room, she’s sitting on the edge of the bed, her body still relaxed and soft from our earlier moment. I help her to her feet, my hands sliding under her shirt as I undress her slowly.

The shirt falls away, and she’s standing in nothing but her curves, all soft skin and beautiful, andfuck, she’s stunning. I’ve never seen anyone like her—so raw, so real.

“You’re sore, huh?” I ask, brushing my thumb over her lower back.

“A little,” she admits, her voice soft.

“The bath will help, baby,” I tell her, my voice low and soothing.

She’s about to follow me, but then she tugs on my arm, pulling me back toward her. “Kiss me first.”

I smile, leaning down to capture her lips in a slow, deep kiss. Her hands slide up my chest, and for a moment, I get lost in the feel of her body pressed against mine. I pull away just enough to look into her eyes before brushing my lips over hers again. She tastes sweet, like something I could savor for hours.

I pull her toward the bathroom, leading her to the tub as I help her step in. The water envelops her, and she sinks into it witha soft moan, her head resting back against the edge. I slide in behind her, settling in as her body relaxes into mine.

I start washing her, my hands gentle as they glide over her skin. I tease her nipples lightly, and she gasps, her body arching slightly. My hands drift lower, between her thighs, where she’s still wet and sensitive.

She moans softly, her head tipping back against my shoulder. I kiss her neck, nibbling on the soft skin just below her ear.

“Relax, baby,” I murmur, my fingers tracing slow circles over her clit. “Let me take care of you.”

Her breath hitches as I work her, my fingers moving slowly, deliberately. She’s so responsive, so sensitive, and every little movement makes her tremble against me. I tip her head back, capturing her lips in a slow, sensual kiss as I keep rubbing her.

“I’m gonna make you come, okay?” I whisper, my lips brushing against her ear.

She whimpers, nodding slightly. “Yes,” she breathes. “Please.”

I grin against her skin, my fingers moving faster now, rubbing her clit in tight, gentle circles as her body tenses in my arms. She’s close, I can feel it in the way her thighs clench and her breathing quickens.

“I’ll be so gentle with you, baby,” I murmur, kissing her neck again. “Come for me.”

Her body trembles, and with a soft cry, she falls apart in my arms. I hold her tight, whispering sweet nothings in her ear as she rides out her orgasm, her breath ragged, her body shuddering against mine.

When she finally relaxes, her body limp and sated, I press a soft kiss to her shoulder. “You’re amazing,” I whisper.

She laughs softly, turning her head slightly to look at me. “I can’t believe you just did that.”

“I can’t believe I haven’t done it sooner,” I tease, kissing her again.

We stay in the bath for a while, my hands gently caressing her skin as she leans back against me, completely relaxed. I could stay like this forever—just the two of us, the warmth of the water, the soft glow of the bathroom lights.

When the water starts to cool, I help her out of the tub, wrapping her in a plush towel before carrying her back to bed. She looks up at me with those big hazel eyes, and I can’t help but smile.

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