Chapter 19: Dry Hump

Mariana Adams' Point of View

His hold on my wrist was firm and uncomfortable. Not until I removed my hands off him and started talking to him.

"I was only attempting to place this pillow on the back of your neck and shoulders. Please don't take this the wrong way," I remarked while keeping my gaze fixed on the cushion. "It is not healthy to fall asleep while seated. It's possible that as a consequence of this, you'll end up dealing with a variety of back pains."

Ares started unbuttoning the long sleeves he was wearing till he revealed his chest, which had a few stray hairs on it.

I was supposed to sit down next to him while he took a deep breath, but I ended up sitting on his lap like I do every time instead. He commanded me to do so. I shouldn't make light of the fact that I'm sitting on Ares's lap, especially considering that the hard item that's sandwiched in between his legs has started prodding my internal organs.

"Are you avoiding me? Was there something I did that may have caus