The Coldest Man in the Room Melted Only for Me novel Chapter 494

Watching Riley practically short-circuit with embarrassment, Sebastian realized she had no idea just how breathtakingly seductive she was. The desire he had forcefully suppressed roared back with a vengeance. Leaning down, he claimed her lips once more in a punishing, ravenous kiss.

When he finally pulled away, he buried his face in the crook of her neck, his breathing heavy, his voice rough beyond recognition. "You're going to be the death of me."

Dizzy and pliant as water, Riley thanked the heavens she was lying down. If she were standing, her legs would have buckled entirely.

It took several long moments for the suffocating tension to ebb. Only then did Sebastian pull back and stand up. "For the rest of your treatments, I'll have Zach send the female doctor."

Her embarrassment combined with his excruciating restraint was pure torture. He couldn't handle doing it again without losing his mind.

Face flushed, Riley nodded.

He tucked the duvet securely around her shoulders. "Get some sleep. I'm leaving."

She caught his hand. "Will you be okay getting back?"

He knew she was worried about Victoria's spies. "Don't worry. I wouldn't have come if I hadn't already secured the perimeter."

It was true. He was meticulous about everything he did.

Her anxiety settled. "Text me when you get home."

"I will." He stood up.

She tried to sit up to walk him out, but he pressed a firm hand to her shoulder. "Stay there. You just had the ointment applied. Don't move."

She watched him walk out and softly close her bedroom door. The apartment instantly fell silent, though the faint scent of him still lingered in the air. Suddenly, a hollow ache settled in her chest.