Versailles Series Book 9: The Lawyer [COMPLETED]

CHAPTER 35

H E R A

We watched a couple of episodes of Brooklyn 99 on Netflix as we ate the soup Enteng cooked. It was tasty and even if I saw him cook it, I still had doubts I could cook it on my own. Blackie-slash-Zeus sat comfortably on my foot as we watched. Enteng told me Blackie-slash-Zeus would go in his room anyway if he wanted to sleep already.

"You remind me of Jake," I mumbled. He has the same funny, cocky, happy-go-lucky side of him that he shows to everyone but beneath all that, he is witty and smart.

"You remind me of Amy." He countered. He just returned from cleaning up our bowls. He returned with strawberries in hand and some melted chocolate.

"Why can't you just eat it on its own?" I eyed the berries in the bowl, so red and looked so juicy.

He shrugged as he dipped one strawberry and plopped it in his mouth. "I like it this way. Here, try it."

I am not a fan of sweets. I am not watching my health or anything. I just never liked eating too much of it. I can not even finish a slice of cake. Damon said before that maybe I need to eat more of it to add sweetness and joy to my life.

I opened my mouth to eat the fruit drenched in chocolate as Enteng looked at my face. The tartness of the strawberry blended well with the richness of the chocolate.

"Admit it, you liked it."

I licked my lips as I swallowed it. "It is good. There, you happy?" I grabbed a strawberry and ate another piece. When he didn't answer, I thought he was asking me to return the favour so I dipped a strawberry for him before offering it up on his lips.

He opened his mouth but my heart hammered in my chest when his lips slightly sucked on my fingertip to wipe off the chocolate that got there. "Yes, I am happy." His lips were soft and wet against my finger.

I watched as his hand gripped my neck and slanted his face to claim my lips. I felt him suck my lower lip before distancing himself. "How about we assess those bedroom skills now, Hot-torney?"

I placed the bowls on the coffee table and stood up. Blackie was nowhere in the living room now. I didn't even notice the dog walk off to his room. It was just me and Enteng. I clutched my chest to calm it down. I felt Enteng stand behind me close enough that I could feel his body's warmth. He swept my hair to one side and kissed the side of my neck. His sandalwood scent is arousing me.

"You can say no. I'm not pressuring you." He continued raining kisses on my neck as his finger caressed my forearm.

"I..." How can I even think when he's so near and kissing my skin? He makes me want more of this.

"Tell me Hera, do you want this or not?"

My breathing was heavy already and my skin was so hot. Or feels like it's burning. I looked at him. His grey eyes are so much darker now like a storm that will be unleashing its strength. I lifted my hand and placed it on his heart. It was beating fast too. He was looking at me, waiting for my answer.

Who am I kidding? I am attracted to him in all ways. Am I not in too deep already in this charade we are doing? Why not make the most out of it?

I turned around and my hands grabbed on the collar of his dress shirt and pulled him towards me, crashing his lips on me. He caught my body and pressed it against his muscular body. His hand held the back of my head as we kissed each other deeply. Our tongues entwined as if we were tasting the remnants of the chocolate we just had. His hand travelled to my ribs just shy away from under my breasts.

He turned me around when we were out of breath. I can see us on his floor-to-ceiling windows. I know the window is two-way because I have it in my unit too. They can't see what we're doing. The living room started to dim with only the moonlight as our source of light. From behind, he alternately kissed and licked my neck which sent goosebumps on my skin. I didn't know how sensitive I was there until now.