Rosette's POV
I didn’t even hesitate when he led me out of Eclipse.
The cool night air hit my flushed skin as we stepped onto the private elevator that descended straight to the underground parking. His black Maybach waited like a sleek predator under the dim lights. The driver didn’t say a word as my stranger held the door open for me. I slid into the buttery leather seat, heart hammering so hard I was sure he could hear it.
The moment the door closed behind him, the world outside disappeared. Tinted windows. Complete privacy. Just us.
The car purred to life and pulled smoothly into the city streets. Before I could catch my breath, his hand was back on my thigh — higher this time, fingers slipping beneath the hem of my short black dress. The touch was bold, possessive, and unapologetic.
I sucked in a sharp breath as his palm slid slowly upward, brushing the sensitive skin of my inner thigh. Heat flooded through me, making my core throb with need.
“You’re shaking,” he murmured, voice low and rough in the dark interior of the car. His gray eyes gleamed as he watched my reaction.
“I’ve never done this,” I whispered, my voice barely audible over the soft hum of the engine.
“Done what?” His fingers traced teasing circles higher. “Let a stranger take you home… or let yourself feel this alive?”
“Both,” I admitted breathlessly.
A dark, satisfied smile curved his lips. He leaned in and captured my mouth in a deep, devouring kiss. I melted into him, my hands fisting his shirt as his tongue stroked mine with filthy promise. His hand continued its exploration, fingertips brushing against the lace of my panties. I moaned into his mouth, hips instinctively lifting toward his touch.
The city lights blurred past the windows in streaks of gold and neon, but nothing outside mattered. Only his hands. Only his mouth. Only this reckless, desperate need burning between us.
By the time the Maybach pulled up to a gleaming skyscraper, I was trembling with want. My dress was bunched around my hips, my lipstick was gone, and my body felt like it was on fire.
He helped me out of the car with surprising gentleness, then guided me through the private lobby. No one looked at us twice. We stepped into his personal elevator — all mirrored walls and soft golden lighting.
The second the doors slid shut, he was on me.
He pushed me against the cool mirror, his hard body pinning me in place. His mouth crashed down on mine, hungry and demanding. One large hand gripped my thigh, lifting it around his waist as he ground against me. I could feel how hard he was through his trousers; thick, insistent, and huge.
“f**k,” he growled against my neck, biting down gently before soothing the spot with his tongue. His other hand roamed over my breasts, squeezing through the fabric of my dress, thumb brushing over my hardened n****e.
I gasped, arching into him, my fingers tangling in his dark hair. Every touch sent sparks shooting through my veins. I was soaked, aching, completely lost in the feeling of being wanted this intensely.
The elevator dinged softly as it reached the top floor. The doors opened directly into his penthouse.
He didn’t give me time to admire the breathtaking view of the glittering city skyline or the luxurious modern space. In one smooth motion, he lifted me effortlessly, my legs wrapping around his waist as if they belonged there.
My back hit the wall just inside the penthouse as he kicked the elevator door closed behind us.
He pulled back just enough to look into my eyes, breathing hard, his gray gaze burning with raw hunger.
“Last chance to run, beautiful.”