Page 122 of Hidden Echoes

A smile curled at my lips before I could stop it. I took a step forward, crossing my arms over my stomach as if I had only just noticed what I was wearing.

“My lingerie is making you nervous?”

Zane remained silent. His eyes traced over me in a way that sent warm shivers down my spine. Then, abruptly, he turned away, running a hand through his hair as if trying to regain control.

“No,” he replied, but his voice was rougher than usual.

“Oh, I see.” I tilted my head, amused. “So you always run out of words when you get home?”

He closed his eyes for a second, breathing deeply.

“Mia.” The way he said my name—it was almost like a warning. Like he was teetering on the edge of something dangerous.

And, strangely, I liked it.

“Yes?”

“You can’t just…” He opened his eyes, staring at me as if trying to make me understand something very important. “You’re playing with fire, wife.”

The way he called me wife sent a powerful, delicious rush through my body, but at the same time, it left a hollow ache in my chest.

I wanted. I admitted.

I wanted him.

“Did something happen?”

His gaze slid back to me, and this time, he didn’t look away. I felt it—the weight of his attention sweeping over every detail. From the thin strap slipping off my shoulder to the lace clinging to my skin.

My heart pounded, but I stayed still, watching.

“You’ve seen me in lingerie before,” I pointed out.

“Not like this.”

The answer came without hesitation. Quick. As if it had slipped out before he could stop it.

I bit my lip, the smile still teasing the corners of my mouth.

“You’re not even going to say I look pretty?”

His jaw tightened.

“You already know the answer.”

Heat crept up my neck.

"But it doesn’t hurt to know the truth.”

“Do you want the truth?”

“Yes.”

"You look breathtaking... but then again, you're always stunning. What drives me to the edge right now is the fact that all I can think about is how badly I want to shove my cock in your pink mouth and fuck it hard while you're wearing that fucking lingerie, and then pour every drop of my lost control down your throat. How does that truth sound to you?"

I stare at him stunned for a moment, his words hitting right in the middle of my legs.

My sweet Zane, I think I just broke him.

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