The Billionaire's Twins Play Matchmaker novel Chapter 65

Ava stirred. Her body was warm and relaxed. In fact she felt rather heavy and moving took effort. She blinked awake taking in the room. Something felt off. Had the position of the windows changed? It was difficult to tell with the long, heavy curtains.

But the bedspread was also different from what she remembered. She was positive her sheets were maroon but the ones she laid on now were black and gray. When did…wait…Her mind went blank before recent memories filled it like a tidal wave. Did they really?

She stiffened jerking fully awake. An arm around her waist tightened pulling her close against a firm chest. With a groan Silas stirred, “Sleep Ava. There’s no need to be awake now.”

“Silas?”

“Mhmm.” His breath warmed her ear as he kissed her and held her close. Her heart hammered in her head at his close proximity. Ava tried to ease away but he held her tight refusing to let any space between them.

“Silas, you don’t have to…”

“I’ve waited ten years Ava I’m not letting you go now.”

“You really did look for me?”

“Ever since I returned from college and I heard what happened, how your parents…” Silas couldn’t find the words to describe the rage that threatened to boil over then and now. “If only I’d recognized you then…I’m so sorry Ava.”

“…It’s fine.”

“No it’s not,” Silas propped himself onto his elbow and gently rolling her on her back so they could speak face to face. “Ava you have a very bad habit of saying everything is fine when it’s not. Bad enough my so called friends played their joke on me but then they dragged you into it.”

“Oh…it’s all…”

“Ava, no. It’s not.” He stroked her cheek. “I’ll never forgive them for what they did to you. I’ll hunt each and every one of them down…them and your sister. I should have maintained control of the situation.”

“Silas, you didn’t know what they were planning to do. You couldn’t have done anything to change what happened.”

“Ava you shouldn’t forgive me so easily,” Silas shook his head. “I should have handled the next morning differently. I should have been taking care of you from the beginning: you and the kids. It’s my fault you struggled so much.”

Ava opened her mouth to protest but remained silent. It was clear Silas harbored a lot of guilt for what happened ten years ago and for how she and the kids fared afterward. She had been terrified of him since the hotel incident but seeing him now he looked vulnerable and pained. Though she didn’t remember their first night together, last night he had been tender and gentle with her, practically worshipping her body. Reaching up she gently caressed his cheek.

His blue eyes flickered with passion as he leaned into her touch. Catching her hand he kissed her palm then leaned over her to kiss her long and slow. His hand caressed her hip pulling her close until she felt his stiff member press against her.

“S-Silas…” she moaned as he kissed down her neck savoring the feel of her soft skin.

He nibbled at her ear stopping only when her stomach growled. Pulling away he looked at her grinning mischievously, “We missed dinner. Are you hungry?”

“…Well I…yes.”

“I can’t have you missing a meal,” he sighed pulling away and reaching for the phone beside the bed.

Selecting the line for the kitchen he waited for an answer before ordering dinner to be brought up to the room. Sighing he turned back to her and held her close. As much as he wanted to continue what they started he would have to wait until after their meal. Soon enough there was a knock on the door.

“Come in,” Silas called without leaving the bed. He didn’t move or release her as Duncan entered.

Without looking at them Duncan wheeled in a small trolley laden with platters on warming plates. He set the table arranging cutlery as well as plates and glasses. Once his tasks were complete he left without a word. Silas remained unmoved though Ava huddled against him as if trying to hide. Her modesty after their last activity brought a smile to his face and Silas gladly held her close.

Once they were alone again he was slow to stir not wanting to break their embrace. Then her stomach complained again for the delay. Chuckling he kissed her forehead.

“Let’s eat, beautiful. Then we’ll get back to where we left off.”

Ava blushed as he disengaged and left the bed disappearing into the bathroom. She slowly sat up clutching the comforter to her chest. Unconsciously she shivered. She couldn’t help but recall how she had woken up in the hotel room in a similar fashion, minus the headache or queasiness.

“God you are beautiful.”

She looked up startled at Silas’s sudden return. He was now dressed in a robe and carried another which he presented for her use. Blushing she looked away only for him to catch her chin and turn her face back to his. Kissing her he offered her the robe again.

Ava quickly wrapped herself in it before accepting his hand and standing. Her body protested the movement and she leaned against him. His arms wrapped around her tenderly.

“Are you okay?”

“Yes. Just a little sore.”

“I’m sorry. I was a little overeager,” Silas kissed the top of her head. “Are you going to need help?”

“No. I think I can make it to the shower on my own.”

“All right…though if you want company I am here.”

“Somehow I don’t think we’d do much washing if we were both in there.”

Silas chuckled his embrace tightened, “You’re not wrong. In the interest of feeding you as soon as possible it is probably better if I stay out of it…this time. I’ll be waiting for you.”

“Okay.”

He reluctantly let her go and watched her retreat into the bathroom. Closing the door she leaned against it trying to calm her racing heart. What was she thinking? What if this was a trick? What if he got tired of her? What if…