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CHAPTER 37

Author: Ceci Muse
last update Last Updated: 2025-01-11 17:34:22

SEBASTIAN

Ruby wrapped her legs around me, and we were rocking together, despite too many clothes separating us. I could feel the heat radiating between her thighs, burning through every layer of fabric.

My mouth trailed from her lips to her neck, and my nose brushed over the necklace resting there. I pressed closer, nuzzling gently as if I could claim her this way. My heart raced as the urge to sink my teeth into her soft skin filled me.

But I resisted. She wasn’t my mate. I couldn’t mark her.

Whatever this was between us; it was a business arrangement. I couldn’t cross that line or give her false hope. I had already hurt Annalisa before. I wouldn’t make that mistake again.

I needed to pull away. I should pull away.

But she wanted this. And so did I...

"Are you... an Alpha's daughter?" I murmured, pulling away from her neck and gently holding her ear between my teeth.

"No..." Her voice was between whisper and moan.

"Then how did you—" I caught myself, exhaling a breath. Don’t push
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