Next Man, Better Plan novel Chapter 284

Stephanie realized her mistake halfway through the message and reflexively tried to exit the app.

But the more flustered she became, the clumsier her fingers were. She missed the lock button on the side and hit the volume key instead, turning it up even louder.

By the time she finally locked the screen, Cecilia’s entire voice message had played.

Mortified enough to curl her toes, Stephanie cautiously turned her head to steal a glance at Jonathan’s face.

He seemed completely composed.

He was driving with one hand on the steering wheel, his expression perfectly normal.

Stephanie breathed a sigh of relief, thinking he had probably just dismissed it as a joke.

A short while later, they pulled into The Obsidian Circle.

Jonathan parked in the underground garage. Their unit had a private elevator with key card access, exclusively for their use.

The moment Stephanie stepped into the elevator, she felt a gentle tickle in her palm.

She turned her head instinctively. “What is it?”

Jonathan leaned down, his lips brushing against her ear as he gently nipped her earlobe.

The sensation was a mixture of a slight pain and a tingling numbness. The intimate proximity made Stephanie's heart race.

Sensing her reaction, Jonathan didn't let go, his tongue tracing the edge of her earlobe as his other hand snaked around her waist, pulling her flush against him.

Her breathing grew ragged, and his kisses left her legs feeling weak. “We’re home,” she managed to say, barely able to stand.

“I know.”

Jonathan released her earlobe, but his arm remained firmly around her waist as he guided her out of the elevator.

The elevator doors closed behind them.

Throwing caution to the wind, Stephanie dove into his embrace, wrapping her arms around his waist and letting her hands roam freely.

What was the worst that could happen? Cecilia had already thoroughly embarrassed her… So much for best friends.

Her unrestrained exploration made Jonathan’s breathing ragged.

He rested his chin on her shoulder, their bodies pressed tightly together, his lips brushing against her hair as he spoke in a voice thick with passion. “It seems Mrs. Vasquez is very satisfied with my physique.”

Stephanie couldn't handle the teasing, and her body trembled uncontrollably.

Seeing her reaction, Jonathan’s lips curved into a smile.

His hot breath fanned across the back of her ear as he let out a low growl. “Tease me, Stephanie, and my life is yours.”

“...Jonathan.”

“Hmm?” he murmured, his voice a low chuckle. “I’m here.”