The End of a Marriage (Colette and Matheo) novel Chapter 284

Chapter 284

Chapter 49

Isla’s face burned with a deep, crimson blush, her cheeks flushed with

a mixture of embarrassment and lingering arousal. Graham’s dirty

innuendos had left her utterly flustered, and she buried her face

against his chest, hiding beneath the strong line of his jaw as if it

could shield her from the heat of his words. His low, rumbling chuckle

vibrated through her, his arms wrapping around her in a tight,

possessive hug that made her feel both safe and utterly claimed. She

could feel the steady thud of his heartbeat against her ear, a

comforting rhythm that contrasted sharply with the wild, erratic

pounding of her own.

But after a few moments, she felt him stir, his body shifting as if

preparing to leave. Her arms instinctively tightened around his neck,

her fingers tangling in the soft strands of his hair as she clung to him.

“Stay,” she murmured, her voice soft and pleading, her lips forming a

pout that she knew he couldn’t resist. “Pleaaase.”

Graham hesitated, his body tense as he looked down at her, his eyes

dark with a mixture of desire and frustration. “I can’t,” he said, his

voice rough, almost pained. The words were clipped, as if it took

every ounce of his self–control to say them.

1/4

Chapter 284

Isla frowned, her brow furrowing in confusion. “Why not?” she asked,

her voice tinged with both curiosity and a hint of hurt. She didn’t

understand why he would pull away now, when they were so close,

when the air between them was still thick with the heat of what they

had just shared.

Graham sighed, running a hand through his hair as he tried to find

the right words. He looked down at her, his gaze softening as he saw

the genuine puzzlement in her eyes. “Because…” he began, his voice

gentle but strained, “just like I took care of you right now, I need to

take care of myself. I’m in pain otherwise.”

The words hung in the air for a moment, and Isla’s eyes widened as

realization dawned on her. Her blush deepened, spreading down her

neck and across her chest, as she finally understood what he meant.

She had been so caught up in her own pleasure, in the way he had

made her feel, that she hadn’t stopped to consider what it had cost

him. The thought of him being in pain–of him needing relief just as

desperately as she had–made her stomach flutter with a strange mix

of guilt and arousal.

She slowly loosened her grip on him, her arms sliding from around

his neck as she nodded, her gaze dropping to the sheets. “Oh,” she

whispered, her voice barely audible. “I… I didn’t realize.”

Graham’s expression softened, and he reached out to tilt her chin up,

forcing her to meet his eyes. “It’s alright,” he said, his voice warm and

2/4

Chapter 284

reassuring. “You don’t need to be embarrassed. This is just how it is

for now.” He leaned in, pressing a soft, lingering kiss to her forehead,

his lips warm against her skin. “Soon,” he murmured, his breath

fanning across her face, “there’ll be no more need for this sneaking

around. No more stopping halfway. When you’re mine

Graham exhaled sharply, running a hand through his already tousled

hair as he sat up on the edge of the bed. The air between them was

still thick with heat, the remnants of their passion lingering in the

dimly lit room. Isla lay beneath the sheets, her bare shoulder peeking

out as she watched him through half–lidded eyes, a lazy, satisfied

smile playing on her lips.

“I should go now,” he murmured, almost to himself, raking his fingers

through his hair again. “I think I heard Maggie coming this way. And

if she finds me here, she will scalp me alive.”

Isla arched a brow, propping herself up on one elbow. “No, she

won’t.”

“Yes, she will,” he countered, turning to face her with a smirk that

sent a shiver down her spine. “I know because she told me.”

A giggle escaped her lips as she watched him roll his eyes

dramatically, making the universal crazy sign with his hand. The way

he did it–so effortless, so cocky–only made her want to pull him

back into bed.

3/4

Chapter 284

She reached out, tracing a slow, teasing finger down his bare back,

her nails ghosting over his skin. “You’re scared of Maggie?” she

teased, her voice sultry, laced with amusement.

Comments

Write Comments

✔ SHARE