The CEO's Midnight Remedy novel Chapter 261

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I barely had time to take it in before Devon pressed me against the closing door, his body firm against mine. His lips found urgency that took my breath away. This kiss was different from the one in the gazebo–deeper, more demanding, consuming. His hands slid to my waist, fingers digging slightly into my flesh, pulling me closer until there was no space between us. I could feel every plane of his body pressed against mine, hard and unyielding.

Despite my earlier hesitation, my hands found their way to his shoulders, no longer pushing away but drawing him closer. I clutched at the expensive fabric of his jacket, feeling the solid muscle beneath. I could feel his heart beating against mine, rapid and strong, matching my own frantic rhythm. His tongue traced the seam of my lips, demanding entry which I granted with a small, involuntary sound from the

back of my throat.

When he finally broke the kiss, his gray eyes had darkened to nearly black, pupils dilated. A vulnerability flickered behind his usual coldness that I’d never seen before, quickly replaced by naked hunger. His breathing was ragged, matching my own.

His fingertips traced a path from my collarbone to my waist, leaving goosebumps in their wake. I shivered under his touch, my body responding against my better judgment. Without breaking eye contact, he lifted me into his arms and carried me toward what I assumed was his bedroom. The strength with which he held me, as if I weighed nothing, sent a thrill through my body.

Just as we crossed the threshold, his phone rang. Devon ignored it, his eyes still fixed on mine, but it persisted. With a frustrated growl, he set me on the edge of the bed but remained standing between my knees. He checked the screen.

“Mother,” he muttered, jaw tightening in irritation. He considered for a moment before answering on speaker, setting the phone on the nightstand. “What?”

Eleanor Kane’s crisp, authoritative voice filled the room. “Devon, Mandy twisted her ankle in the parking garage. You must go to the hospital to see her. It’s your responsibility.”

Devon’s eyes never left mine as he replied, “No.” The single syllable contained years of resistance. But even as he spoke, his free hand slid up my thigh, pushing beneath the hem of my dress.

I bit my lip hard to stay silent, my eyes widening in alarm. His fingers continued their exploration, tracing patterns on my sensitive skin. My breath hitched involuntarily.

“Devon, this isn’t a request. The Stevens family is—‘ Eleanor paused. “What was that sound? Is someone there with you?”

Devon’s hand stilled momentarily, but his eyes held a dangerous amusement as he watched me struggle to keep quiet. “Just a stray cat,” he replied smoothly, his fingers resuming their teasing path upward. “It sometimes wanders onto my balcony.”

I pressed my hand against my mouth, feeling my face flush with heat. The mixture of fear at being discovered and the exhilaration of his touch was overwhelming. Devon leaned forward, his lips brushing my ear as his mother continued speaking about obligations and family

alliances.

another sound,” he whispered, his breath hot against my skin, “and I’ll tell her exactly what I’m doing to you.”

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The threat sent a shiver of both terror and arousal through me. I closed my eyes, fighting for control.

I said no.” He ended the call and tossed the phone aside as if the interruption had never happened. His focus returned entirely to me, gaze so intense it seemed to burn through my skin. I felt exposed, vulnerable, and inexplicably safe all at once.

his

“Now,” he said, voice low and commanding as he moved toward me. “Where were we?”