Chapter 46. The Sense of Denial

Ellie's POV

I will explore him till I discover what is pulling us together in this way, whether it is lust or some other kind of fuck. He cannot be a stranger and radiate a contradictory emotion, or perhaps it's the fire growing between us that is playing havoc with my head.

"I will be forced to believe that you want more than just a bath if you continue to devour me in this manner." I jolt myself up from the seat in response to what he says.

Oh, fuck these obnoxious, tight muscles! Are they really becoming worse by the second?

Once more, I'm in his arms as a result of my stumble and him playing the caring guy. The heat is already rising as I scour his eyes for the source of this scorching fire but am unsuccessful. It's impossible to read this look, and I abhor it.

"And you are not doing the same?" I discharge the voice from my lungs and mumble something akin to a faint whisper.

"I am only returning the favor, baby." He seductivel