Chapter 16: Consumed by Desire
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Ella had never known hunger like this.
It wasn’t just in Liam’s kiss—it was in the way he held her, in the way his hands moved over her body with purpose, claiming every inch of her like he had been waiting for this moment forever.
Her back was pressed against the cool wall, but she barely registered it. Not when Liam was this close. His body was firm against hers, his heat wrapping around her, making her dizzy.
His lips trailed down her neck, slow, teasing. She could feel his breath against her skin, the roughness of his stubble sending shivers racing down her spine.
"Liam," she gasped, her fingers threading through his hair, pulling him closer.
He groaned, the sound vibrating against her throat, his grip tightening on her thighs as he pressed her harder against the wall.
"You have no idea what you're doing to me," he murmured, his voice low, dangerous.
Ella’s heart pounded. She could barely think, barely breathe. Every inch of her body burned under his touch, a fire that only he could ignite.
He pulled back slightly, his eyes locking onto hers, dark with desire. His breathing was ragged, his control hanging by a thread.
"You still have a chance to stop this," he said, his voice thick. "Tell me to stop, Ella."
She should.
She should stop this before it was too late.
But she couldn’t.
Because the truth was—she didn’t want to.
She shook her head, her fingers gripping his shoulders. "I don’t want you to stop."
The moment the words left her lips, something snapped in him.
Liam growled, capturing her mouth in a kiss so deep, so consuming, that it stole the very air from her lungs. His hands slid down her body, gripping her waist before lifting her effortlessly.
Ella gasped as he carried her across the room, his strength intoxicating. The air between them crackled, electric, undeniable.
Her back hit the plush mattress, and Liam was over her in an instant, his body hovering above hers. His eyes burned into hers, searching, as if memorizing every expression on her face.
Then, he leaned down, his lips brushing against her ear.
"You're mine tonight, Ella."
Her breath hitched.
And as his hands explored her body, as his lips claimed every inch of her, she surrendered completely.
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