Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert) novel Chapter 266

Rupert's breath lingered in the air as his words hung between them, warming Sylvia's cheeks.

Feeling a bit flustered, she turned her head away.

He knew everything, of course he did.

Sylvia cautiously shifted a step to the side, hoping to escape his breath, but as soon as she did, an arm appeared in front of her.

She had no choice but to stand still. The elevator would reach her floor soon, anyway.

But Rupert seemed to sense her thoughts, leaning in closer, his warm breath cascading over her face.

She could feel it, hot and insistent, just below her nose.

Her breathing quickened, her body responding to the heat of his proximity, a fine sheen of sweat forming on her back.

Lost in thought for a moment, she felt his hand gently brushing aside the strands of her hair, cradling her face.

"Hmm?" Rupert's voice was low, questioning.

"I... I..."

Sylvia stumbled over her words, unsure what to say.

"You said I'd slipped the room key, didn't you think something would happen?"

"..."

Sylvia's eyes widened in shock. He even knew about the room key!

His voice was calm, yet she felt an intense pressure, her breath coming in short gasps.

Rupert's eyes were half-closed, a teasing light in them as he murmured, "Feeling flustered?"

"No..."

Sylvia started to deny it, but he tilted his head, leaning in, their lips barely touching.

Ding. The elevator arrived at their floor.

Sylvia thought she was saved and tried to push him away.

Instead, he raised an eyebrow, effortlessly lifting her, turning, and closing the elevator doors.

"You!"

Sylvia realized she was no match for Rupert's intentions, like a lamb before a lion.

She glanced down at her legs wrapped around his waist, embarrassed and frustrated, as she playfully hit his shoulder.

He didn't even flinch, his gaze only growing more intense.