CHAPTER 54

Urges! 🔥🔥🔥

The corridor was quiet; the only sound was the gentle rustle of the wind through the trees outside. When I reached his door, I hesitated for a moment, my hand hovering over the handle. Doubts crept into my mind—what was I doing? Was I really ready to face whatever was waiting behind this door? But before I could turn back, the door opened, and there he was, standing tall with an unreadable expression on his face.

“Ashley,” he said softly, his voice carrying a warmth that still held so much authority that it sent shivers down my spine. “You are here a bit late; come in.”

He stepped aside, allowing me to enter. The room was dimly lit by a few candles, their flames flickering gently in the breeze. It was simple yet elegant, with rich, dark furniture and a large bed draped in luxurious fabrics. Simon closed the door behind me, and the quiet click of the lock echoed in the stillness.

For a moment, neither of us spoke. I could feel his eyes on me, studying my every move. It ma