Chapter 16

“It's okay, honey! Dessert is next. Besides, I'm beyond satisfied. Your lasagna was spectacular!

He kissed the tip of her upturned nose and stroked a crease in her brow.

"Take that expression apart, or I'll have to take it apart myself." He wrapped his waist around her.

Alexis tried not to smile, putting her arms around his neck:

"And how are you going to do that?"

“Well, I only know one way. – he murmured, very close to her mouth, just before taking possession of her.

It was a long, languid, delicious kiss! Moments later, he walked away.

"Let me see if it improves." – he said softly, gently cupping her chin.

She forced a pout.

"Hmm, looks like he's still there, doesn't he?"

"Yes, I think so, maybe we need more kisses..."

" Same? " He smiled, before tightening her more in his arms and returning to explore her lips.

Wrapping his leg around hers, he leaned her against the fridge and continued with his delicious punishment.

For what seemed like long minutes, Ethan walked away panting.

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