Illicit Attraction

21. Guilt and Pleasure

Henry

"I'm not supposed to be here."

Era's voice was trembling, her steps were heavy as she walked past me to reach for the door.

"Where do you think you're going?" I gritted, closing the door.

Her body flinched, stepping backward as the hard sound of the door-lock echoed through the room. "To my house!"

"You mean Timothy's house?" I felt anger radiating from within me as I imagined Era living with that useless asshole. "Damn it! Why the fuck are you with him?"

A bitter laugh escaped from her pale lips. "I thought you died from that explosion. Timothy's the only one in there and he helped me get another life."

"But I'm not dead! Era, why Timothy? You don't know what he did!"

"Why not?" She raised a brow, exhaling sharply. "Without his help, maybe I'm a beggar now roaming around Paris. So don't accuse me of cheating on you!"

"But I searched for you!" I cupped her cheeks. She was avoiding my gaze, but I forced her to look into my eyes. My vision was becoming turbid because of my tears.

"You dumped me just before that stupid fire happened!" She lashed out, pushing me.

"I have reasons why I let Emily get you!" I embraced her, but she was punching me with all of her strength. I couldn't feel any pain from it. It was her harsh words that sent an ache right through my chest, like drilling holes penetrating my heart. "Please hear me explain everything first. You need to fucking listen!"

Era stopped hitting me. But her tears continued to fall from her swollen eyes. "You... you abandoned me. I hate you."

My heart twisted in agony as I let out a heavy breath. "Please let's talk," I whispered, my fingers wiping delicately her wet cheeks.

"I hate you. You made me believe you're dead..." Her voice choked on the last word.

"I looked everywhere for you and now that you're here, you'll tell me you hate me?"

"I hate you." She repeated. But her sound was very weak. She was struggling to say her words.

"I know you love me. You're just mad." I said, hugging her tightly.

"I no longer love you! Can't you see? I have a new life now! I'm with Timothy!" She yelled, wiggling herself out of my embrace. "I'm no longer yours! So please let me go!"

My face darkened. This situation was making me mad. Fuck it! I have been looking for my baby for five years. And now she's here with me, I won't let anyone get her away from me again. Especially Timothy - that traitor!

"You're mine!"

I dumped her on the mattress, yanked her hands above her head and my hips pushed her legs apart. "Baby, don't act like you don't want me. You need me as much as I need you!"

A sad look crossed her face. Her eyes went misty again. She shut her eyes and tears streamed down the sides of her face.

I sighed, resting my forehead against hers. "Oh, baby. Why are you crying again?"

"Because I love you! I still love you so much!" she admitted. "My mind says I should forget about you, but my heart still screams your name!" Her hands shook under my hands as her broken voice echoed through my room. "...and though I'm worried about what Timothy thinks at this moment, my fucking core can't help but aches and burns for"

"Enough, baby..."

I took her lips to mine. She gasped inside my mouth. My one hand caressed her throat and another hand beside her head, bracing my body. Then heat dispersed throughout my system. My dick hardened, so I pressed myself harder on her core. I could feel she was beginning to feel the same fire as she stared at me in astonishment and moaned quietly. I started peeling off her clothes, and after some minutes she was fully naked.