Melody thought she’d heard some unusual noises coming from Sylvia’s bedroom, so she wanted to go in, but the door was locked.
How strange.
Melody looked puzzled. Sylvia had never been in the habit of locking her door. What was up with her today?
“Go ahead and eat without me, Melody! I’ll be right there!” Sylvia hastily called out, her face as red as a tomato.
She didn’t want Melody to catch her in a situation like this!
“Alright. It’s weird. Ashton’s usually awake by now, too, but I didn’t see any sign of him today. Did he go out?” Melody mumbled doubtfully.
Sylvia glanced at Ashton, her heartbeat accelerating. It felt like the thrill of sneaking around with someone. Only when she was sure Melody had gone downstairs did she finally relax.
Feeling forlorn, she said, “Guess we can’t go for round two, Ashton.”
“Next time,” Ashton said with a smile as he took in her flawless figure.
“It’s a deal!”
Sylvia hugged Ashton and kissed him before getting out of bed. She got dressed right in front of him, smiling as she said, “Don’t feel any pressure about this, Ashton. I won’t ask anything of you.
“I just want to enjoy each moment that I get to have you to myself. I’ll always cherish every chance I get. It’s all I need to look back on fondly in the future.”
Chuckling, Ashton promised, “Although I can’t give you any promises, Sylvia, I’ll do my best to give you the best things in life.”
“Okay!”
Sylvia teared up. It felt like everything that led up to this moment had been worth it. She no longer had any regrets in life.
“My door is always open to you, Ashton,” she said before glancing bashfully at him. “What do you like seeing me in? Do you like roleplay…”
Half an hour later, Sylvia finally came downstairs, her face still a little flushed.
“Why did you sleep in so late today, Sylvia? Are you not feeling well?” Melody asked concernedly.
“Huh? Not at all. I feel pretty good.”
Sylvia’s legs were a little weak. She just barely managed to keep her steps steady. Alas, she’d underestimated Ashton’s performance in bed.
Something about the way Sylvia looked right now felt oddly familiar to Melody, but she couldn’t quite figure out why.
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“Where’s Ashton? Has he finally learned his place and decided to leave? That’d be the best news ever!” Melody said in a huff.
“Sylvia, you should really think about kicking him out. We’re both pretty young women. It’s too dangerous for us to stay in the same house with a ruthless, predatory guy like him! What if he decides to take advantage of us someday? What would happen to us?”
“What are you talking about!” Sylvia snapped, her eyes flickering. “If you don’t feel comfortable staying here, Melody, why don’t I get you another house instead?”
Melody was starting to get in her way now. If she and Ashton were the only ones in the house, she could do bolder things without having to worry about anything!
That way, she and Ashton could try something a little wilder, and she could prove to him just how alluring she
was.
All Sylvia could think about right now was the night of passion they’d just shared.
“I don’t want to move out! I want to stay with you, Sylvia. I need to keep an eye on that perv, Ashton, to make sure he doesn’t even start getting any ideas about you!” Melody insisted before digging into her breakfast.
A little while later, Ashton came down.
The moment his and Sylvia’s eyes met, her cheeks flushed, and she couldn’t stop herself from recalling his domineering performance last night. She couldn’t wait for night to come again.
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Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.

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