Buying My Forever Wife novel Chapter 354

Her heart fluttered with a sudden rush of desire, and she couldn't resist leaning in to kiss him.

Since they were alone in the house, Alaric naturally caught her in his embrace. One hand cradled the back of her head while his other arm wrapped securely around her waist, pulling her effortlessly onto his lap so she was straddling him.

The two of them tangled together on the sofa, sharing a heated, passionately desperate kiss.

Just as Alaric was about to scoop her up and carry her to the bedroom, Ivy suddenly pulled back. She buried her face in the crook of his neck and spoke in a lazy, breathless whisper.

"Let's not. I just want to hold you. Darling, I think I'm really falling for you. What am I supposed to do if I can't live without you?"

It was the absolute truth.

When Hazel had offered to introduce her to Xavier, she hadn't felt the slightest spark of interest.

Even though she knew Alaric's affection for her might not last forever.

Even though she knew The Biological Mother might return one day.

She knew that eventually, she would have to give up her title as Mrs. Foster.

But whenever she was wrapped in Alaric's arms, she genuinely felt a profound sense of happiness, security, and fulfillment.

Just like right now.

Straddling him like this, resting against his broad chest, feeling his slightly erratic heartbeat, and seeing the flush on his ears.

It filled her with immense joy, making her heart feel as sweet as honey.

Alaric figured it was the middle of the day anyway, so if she didn't want to go all the way, they wouldn't.

They had all the time in the world tonight.

He wrapped his arms tightly around her, resting his cheek against the top of her head as she nestled in his neck, nuzzling her soft skin.

"Then let's just hold each other a little longer."

Truth be told, just holding Ivy like this brought him an incredible sense of peace.

It felt more fulfilling than owning the entire world.

Overwhelmed by affection, he found himself unable to control his desires, frequently turning his head to press tender kisses against her cheek.

Ivy kissed his neck in return, a radiant smile blooming on her face as she looped her arms tighter around him, utterly reluctant to let go.

Alaric held her close.

To make sure she was comfortable resting against his chest, he abandoned his laptop completely and switched to handling his work on his phone.

By the time he finished his tasks, he realized the woman in his arms had actually fallen fast asleep.

Two hours later, Ivy opened her eyes to find herself still draped over Alaric, but they were no longer in the living room; they were in the master bedroom.

She stretched her limbs slightly and offered an awkward, sheepish smile.

"H-How did I fall asleep on you?"

Alaric's expression was intense. "Are you fully awake now?"

Ivy slid off his lap and nodded eagerly.

Alaric beckoned her. "Why are you running away? Come here."

Ivy leaned in close, a bright flush dusting her cheeks.

"What is it?"

Alaric pulled her directly against him and crashed his lips down onto hers.

As he tangled their bodies together and pinned her to the mattress, he finally pulled back just enough to lock onto her with eyes dark with predatory lust.

"Doing what brings us both immense pleasure."

As soon as the words left his mouth, he captured her lips again...