Semua Bab Forbidden Heat: Tales of untamed desires: Bab 21 - Bab 30

The wind howled outside like a wild animal trying to break in. Rain slammed against the windows of the resort bar in heavy sheets. I sat alone at the counter, nursing my third drink while the hurricane raged. Most guests had evacuated or locked themselves in their rooms. I stayed because flying out felt impossible and hiding alone sounded worse.Kai moved behind the bar with easy confidence. Tall, sun-bronzed skin, messy dark hair, and a smile that reached his eyes even as the storm grew worse. He had served me all week with flirty comments and lingering looks. Tonight those looks felt heavier.“Another one, Jade?” he asked, voice smooth over the roar of rain.“Yeah. Make it strong. Looks like we’re not going anywhere soon.”He poured rum with steady hands and slid the glass over. “Boss left hours ago. Just you and me holding down the fort. You scared of the storm?”“A little.” I sipped the drink, feeling the burn. “But the ocean looks alive out there. Kind of beautiful in a terri

The old mansion creaked around me like it had secrets buried in every wall. I inherited this place from a distant uncle I never met. Everyone warned me about the stories. Haunted. Cursed. People who stayed too long started seeing things. I laughed it off. I needed a fresh start after my breakup, and this sprawling house in the countryside gave me space to breathe.The first night felt peaceful. I unpacked in the master bedroom, lit some candles, and fell asleep easily. That changed when the dream hit.He appeared in the moonlight streaming through the tall windows. Tall, broad shoulders, dark hair falling across his forehead, and eyes that glowed with hunger. He wore old-fashioned clothes that hung open at the chest. No words at first. Just his hands sliding over my body. They felt warm. Real. Too real.I woke up gasping, my skin tingling and my panties soaked. My nipples stood hard against my thin nightshirt. I shook it off as a vivid dream and went back to sleep.The next night he

The silk scarf covered my eyes completely, plunging me into darkness. Soft fabric wrapped around my wrists, tying them gently but firmly to the headboard above me. I lay naked on our big bed, heart hammering against my ribs. Cool air brushed my skin, making my nipples tighten. I trusted him completely. Daniel. My enigmatic partner who always knew how to push me right to the edge of what I could handle.“You look perfect like this,” he said, voice low and rough. His footsteps moved around the bed, slow and deliberate. “All spread out for me. No escape. Just feeling everything I give you.”I tugged lightly on the silk ties. They held but didn’t cut into my skin. “Daniel… I’m nervous.”“Good. A little fear makes it sweeter.” His fingers traced down my arm, light as a breath. Then something softer replaced them. A feather. It danced across my collarbone, circled one breast, then the other. The delicate touch made me shiver and arch my back.“Breathing fast already,” he murmured. “We’ve

The house sat quiet under the soft glow of the night lamp I left on in the guest room. My sister and her husband had gone away for their anniversary trip, and I agreed to housesit for the week. Big mistake, maybe. Or maybe not. I had always felt a strange pull toward Mark, my brother-in-law. The way he looked at me during family dinners, those quick glances that lingered a second too long. I pushed the thoughts away every time. He was married to my sister. Off limits.I slipped into the guest bed wearing just an oversized t-shirt and panties. The sheets felt cool against my skin after a long day of watering plants and feeding the cat. Sleep came fast in the big empty house.Sometime deep in the night, the front door opened with a clumsy rattle. Keys dropped. Heavy footsteps moved down the hall. I stirred but stayed half-asleep, thinking it was nothing. Then the bedroom door creaked. The mattress dipped hard behind me. A warm, heavy body slid under the covers. Strong arms wrapped ar

The city lights blurred past the window as I slid into the backseat of the ride-share. It was almost one in the morning, my feet ached from new heels, and I just wanted to get home. The driver glanced at me in the rearview mirror. Something about his eyes felt familiar, but I couldn’t place it right away.“Evening,” he said, voice low and smooth. “Mia, right?”“Yeah.” I gave the address and leaned back, pulling my short black skirt down a little. The dress was tight, the kind I used to wear on stage years ago.He started driving, but kept looking back at me. After a few minutes he spoke again. “You used to dance at Eclipse, didn’t you?”My stomach flipped. Nobody from my old life was supposed to recognize me now. I had left that chapter behind when I got the office job. “How do you know that?”“I drove a lot of customers there. Picked up plenty of girls after closing too. You had this red outfit with the silver straps. Moved like you owned the whole damn room.”Heat rushed to my fa