Husband With Benefits
Chapter 387: Exclusive

Chapter 387: Exclusive

"What are you doing?" Isabella asked with a perplexed frown while attempting to extricate herself from Ian’s grasp which proved expectedly futile. The other man, sensing the sudden tension in the air, hastily scurried away.

With a mischievous glint in his eyes,Ian responded to her question with action as he spun her away expertly beforedeftly pulling her back in, against his body, his hand on the small of her back as he pulled her close as he asked her teasingly," What does it look like I’m doing, doll?"

"It looks like you’re stalking me! You promised not to disrupt my plans. Why are you here?" Isabella demanded, a mix of frustration and curiosity etched across her features. All evening she’d been trying to forget him and the way his touch lit her up, and here he was again, touching her again!

Ian chuckled, the low and melodious sound sending shivers down her spine. He’d chuckled like this when he’d been ’eating’ breakfast while treating her as the ’plate’ and she’d moaned every time his tongue slid against her skin... "It was a coincidence. I had a meeting with Seb," he explained, his voice carrying a casual nonchalance, distracting her from the images that were playing in her head.

"A meeting with Seb? Where is he then?" Isabella inquired, her eyes narrowing with suspicion.

"He just went home. I was about to leave too but then I spotted you."

Isabella frowned and narrowed her eyes," And you thought that you’d come and be the knight in shining armour? Save me from some random man?"

"Nah! I thought I’d ask a beautiful girl to dance with me. I’m pretty sure you can handle any man." Ian answered truthfully.

Isabella scowled, confused by his words. What did he mean she coudl handle any man? Was he talkign about her flirting with everyone? However, he knew that she did not have many lovers. So why would he taunt her... However, that was not the question she asked, instead pointing out," But you haven’t asked. You’ve simply grabbed me and you are not even dancing."

"Hey! My feet are moving at least a few centimeters. So, I’m dancing. Will you say yes if I ask you?",Ian countered, a teasing glimmer in his eyes.

"Ask and find out," Isabella retorted, her challenge hanging in the air.

Ian sighed and caressed her cheek with his hand, feeling her hands on his shoulders clench a bit at his touch. Good. He liked that he affected her as much as she affected him," Isabella Ruffalo? May I have the pleasure of a dance?"

Isabella smiled and cocked her head before answering sweetly," No."

Ian chuckled and Isabella thought that this sound should also be outlawed among other things and tried to once again get away from him," See. Now you know why I did not ask."

Isabella rolled her eyes, a smirk playing on her lips as she retorted, "Oh, your powers of deduction are truly awe-inspiring. Do you understand the concept of personal space?"

"Yes. I do. And I must say I like being in your personal space. It’s quiet cozy..." Ian murmured while continuing to sway to the music, which was the opposite of slow, as his hand slid lower, caressing the curve of her a**.

Isabella’s breath caught and she almost whimpered," Ian, please."

Ian smiled and leaned close to her ear," Please what? Please you? I want to please you, Isabella. Tell me..."

"Ian..."

"Isi.."

Isabelle inhaled deeply before stepping back, only to be pushed toward again as the crowd around them got rowdier.

Instead of being able to let go of him, Isabella was pulled away from the dance floor by Ian who finally dragged her away.

She looked up at him helplessly before reminding herself that she was not vulnerable. As he leaned against the wall of the quiet corridor, pulling her close to him, she sighed and asked him driectly," Ian. I don’t want to repeat myself but..."

Ian sighed and shook his head, placing his finger over her mouth," Isabella Ruffalo. Let me be clear here. I know you asked my the parameters of this relationship last time and we got side tracked..."

Isabella widened her eyes. So he did remember and had probably held off because he had no answer... So she interrupted him," Is this a relationship Ian? I thought we were just having a bit of fun. And it is over now. I know you like to play around and you are probably worried because of what I revealed about my experience. But trust me, I am not expecting any sort of a relationship. As for this morning, I was a little aswkward but it won’t happen again. I assure you I know to separate personal and professional commmitments. And no, I am not asking you for any commitment."

With each word, Ian’s scowl deepened until his forehead seemed to have deep indents and his spectacles almost threatened to slip down his nose. Instead of answering her, his hand itched to slap her a** so he did, causing her to quieten up and stare at him with anger and some confusion.

With his nose almost twitching, Ian leaned down and warned her," Isabella Ruffalo! You will not open your mouth until I tell you to or else you will have a red bu**!

Isabella opened her mouth to argue but quickly shut it when his hand pinched the flesh there in warning.

As he watched her shut her mouth without argument, he nodded and continued," Now, listen to me really carefully. You and I, that means Isabella and Ian are in a relationship since the moment we slept together. An EXCLUSIVE relationship, understand?"

"But this morning..."

Ian tapped her a** in warning again," Don’t talk. Now, I will repeat this for you and if you want, I can even give it in writing," You and I are in an exclusive relationship and I will not be seeing anyone else while we are together."

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