Chapter 5Lydia’s POVJulian slipped out quickly. I yanked the sheets straight, threw on clothes, and rushed into the bathroom. Minutes later, Ben walked in.“Showering? That’s unlike you.” His eyes swept the room before settling on his phone.“I guess your business trip cut short.” I answered instead. “I’m starving,” he muttered, already scrolling, barely looking up again.Before I could serve the food, Ben’s phone rang. He answered, frowned, then grabbed his keys. “Emergency at work. Don’t wait up. Might be back in a few days time.” The front door closed behind him. Moments later, I slipped into the guest room. I pulled back the covers and sat beside him, his gaze fixed on mine.“You okay?” he asked quietly. I nodded, but my pulse was still racing. He brushed a strand of hair behind my ear and leaned closer, making it impossible to think about anything except him.“Julian, touch me like you own me tonight,” I whispered against his mouth as we stumbled into the guest room, hands a
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