Husband With Benefits
Chapter 662: What Is This?

Chapter 662: What Is This?

Ava heard the words and felt a sharp pang in her chest. Her breath hitched as confusion and hurt crashed over her like a tidal wave. How could he be so ruthless, so matter-of-fact? It had been so easy for him to propose, and now, just as easily, he was presenting her with these papers.

She forced a bitter smile, trying to mask the turmoil inside. What else had she expected? After all, theirs was not a love match. Erasmi had proposed marriage as a practical solution for Caius to live with both his parents.

Ava’s mind whirled, memories of their brief marriage flashing before her eyes. The late-night talks, the shared laughter, the silent understanding in their co-parenting. Had she really thought it would be different? She glanced down at the papers again, her heart heavy with indecision. Was annulment truly the right path? Hadn’t she chosen to marry him to try to understand why he did what he did?

"Is this what you really want?" she asked quietly, her voice barely above a whisper. "Is this what’s best for Caius?"

"I thought it was what you wanted too," he replied, his tone flat. "I don’t want to force you into anything. If you’re not comfortable with me, then I don’t see a point in dragging this out."

Ava took a deep breath, trying to steady herself. "I’m not sure," she admitted, her voice trembling. "I’m not sure what’s right anymore."

Erasmi stood up and walked to the mini bar. Casually, he poured himself a drink. "You don’t have to force yourself, Ava. You’re unable to bring yourself to even look at me. Let’s just cut things off before matters get worse."

Ava looked up, her eyes staring at his back. "That’s not fair, Erasmi. It’s not like that. Can you not give me some time to think things through? What about Caius?"

Erasmi sighed. "Sure. Take your time, Ava. You have a week. As for Caius, we don’t need to make everything about him. There’s no need to tell him or anyone anything. We can simply continue living together without..."

His voice trailed off as he felt a pair of arms wrap around him. Ava’s touch was hesitant but firm. "I do trust you, Erasmi. I know it doesn’t seem like it, but it’s the truth. The truth threw me for a loop, but it’s not that I suddenly think of you as a monster."

Erasmi felt something ease inside him at her words. He turned around slowly, his eyes searching hers for any sign of a lie. But as he looked into her eyes, he could see the truth of the words.

In a daring move that shocked even her, let alone Erasmi, Ava leaned up and pressed her lips to his.

Erasmi stiffened in surprise for a moment before responding, his arms tightening around her. The kiss deepened, and Ava felt a spark ignite between them. There were so many times, Ava had wanted to do this. Days when she had hoped desperately that she would be as healthy as other women, just so she could be with him.

When they finally broke apart, both were breathing heavily. Ava searched Erasmi’s eyes, looking for any sign of regret or hesitation on his part.

"Ava..." he began, but she silenced him with another kiss, this one more urgent, more demanding. She needed to show him, to prove to herself and to him, that there was something real between them. There was no way they were going to annul their marriage.

Ava’s hands roamed over Erasmi’s back, feeling the strength in his muscles. She had often wondered what it would be like to be held by him, to feel his warmth, and now that it was happening, it felt even more intense than she had imagined. Her fingers slipped under his shirt, seeking the heat of his skin.

Erasmi broke the kiss, his breath ragged. He looked down at her, his eyes dark with desire. "Ava, are you sure about this?"

She nodded, her eyes never leaving his. "Yes, Erasmi. I’m sure. I want this. I want us. I don’t want to annul the marriage."

He didn’t need any more encouragement. Scooping her up in his arms, he carried her to the small bedroom at the back. Ava’s heart pounded in her chest, a mixture of excitement and nervousness coursing through her. As he gently laid her down on the bed, she felt a thrill of anticipation.

She watched as he got rid of the jacket and then the shirt. She knelt up on the bed, her fingers trembling slightly as she worked the buckle of Erasmi’s belt, her heart pounding louder with each passing second. She looked up into his eyes, seeking reassurance and finding a fiery determination that mirrored her own. His hands gently covered hers, helping her finish the task before letting his trousers fall to the floor.

Erasmi cupped her face, his touch tender yet explosive. "Ava, if at any point you feel unsure, just tell me."

She nodded, feeling a swell of emotion at his words. "I won’t," she whispered, her voice steady. "I want this. I want you."

Erasmi’s hands moved to the hem of her shirt, lifting it over her head and tossing it aside. His gaze swept over her, taking in every curve, every inch of her skin. "You’re beautiful," he murmured, his voice thick with emotion.

Erasmi closed the distance between them then. He didn’t know what had made her come to the decision to trust him. But he was grateful for it. For the trust that she was giving him. As he entered her slowly, he vowed that he would never let her regret putting her trust in him.

Ava gasped, the sensation overwhelming her. It had been so long she’d been with anyone. And this was the first time that... She wrapped her arms around Erasmi, pulling him closer. And when they finally collapsed in each other’s arms, their future seemed to have taken a different direction than each had imagined.

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