Husband With Benefits
Chapter 672: Surprise

Chapter 672: Surprise

Erasmi watched as Ava washed the dishes, a sigh escaping his lips. Finally, he had seen the worried look on her face disappear, even if it was only for a little while. Gabe’s suggestion had been spot on. Instead of asking Ava directly or hinting at her to open up, it was much better to create an environment where she could see, feel, and believe that everything was well. Only then would she relax enough to let down her guard.

Since the evening had been a roaring success, it was time to work on making the night equally memorable. Silently, he walked over to her and slipped his arms around her, nuzzling her hair. She jumped at first, something he’d expected, and then relaxed against him, whispering his name softly, "Erasmi."

He smiled and gently kissed her neck, savoring the way she said his name. Instead of letting her go, he hugged her closer, wanting to eliminate any distance between them. The warmth of her body against his was a comforting reminder of their bond.

"Erasmi... let go. Caius will..."

"He’s asleep," Erasmi reassured her, his voice low and soothing. "He won’t come down."

His hands slowly moved upward, caressing her belly. He felt her tense momentarily before letting out a soft sigh, "Erasmi... I need to finish this."

Ignoring her protest, he moved his arm around her and turned off the tap, the water stopping abruptly. "No. Leave it. Finish it later."

Ava turned slightly to look at him, a mix of frustration and affection in her eyes. "But the dishes..."

"They can wait," Erasmi said firmly, his eyes locked on hers. "We can’t."

As he said this, he turned her around and slid his hands onto her bu**. With both hands there, he gently lifted her, so that her legs wrapped around his waist as he carried her to the couch.

Ava felt her heart race as he placed her on the couch, leaning over her. "Erasmi... we can go to the bedroom."

"No, we can’t," he murmured with a mischievous glint in his eyes. With that, Erasmi leaned in close, kissing her softly on the lips before pulling back just as her eyes fluttered closed. She opened her eyes again, wondering why he had stopped, then blinked in confusion as he moved.

"What are you doing?" she asked, bewildered, as she watched Erasmi sit on the couch and take her feet onto his lap.

"Giving you a break," he replied with a gentle smile.

Ava’s confusion melted into a mix of anticipation and curiosity as she watched Erasmi sit on the couch and take her feet into his lap. His touch was firm yet tender, sending a jolt of electricity through her. She leaned back into the cushions, her eyes never leaving his as he began to massage her feet. She tried to pull back, but he caught her ankle in a tight hold," Erasmi.. there is no need for this..."

But he gave her no time, simply using everything to his advantage. Her breath hitched, her entire body responding to the intimacy of his touch. His fingers worked their way over her calves to her toes, each one receiving careful attention. She let out a soft moan, unable to suppress the pleasure pain that radiated from his ministrations.

His hands moved up to her calves, kneading the muscles with expert precision and Ava felt her pulse quicken, her skin tingling wherever he touched. The room seemed to shrink, the air thick with unspoken desire. She could feel the heat between them, an invisible thread pulling them closer.

"You’re driving me crazy," she confessed, her voice trembling. "I thought..."

He smiled, a mischievous glint in his eyes. "You thought what? That I’d carry you to the bedroom and have my way with you?"

Ava’s cheeks flushed, a mix of embarrassment and excitement flooding her. "Something like that."

Erasmi leaned in, his lips brushing against her ankle, sending shivers up her spine. "Patience, baby. I want do that too and very soon I will. But first, I want you to relax...."

His hands continued their journey up her legs as he massaged her thighs, his fingers digging into the soft flesh, making her gasp and crave for more.

"Erasmi," she murmured, her voice barely audible. "I need you."

He paused, his eyes locking onto hers, the intensity of his gaze making her heart race. "And you have me," he said, his voice deep and filled with emotion. "Always."

With a slow, deliberate movement, he shifted closer, his hands trailing up her body, leaving a path of fire in their wake. He cupped her face, as he shifted to kneel between her legs, his thumb brushing over her lower lip, making her tremble.

"I want to take my time with you so you know how much I cherish you," he whispered, his breath warm against her skin.

"Erasmi," she breathed, her voice pleading. "Please..."

He smiled, his lips finding hers in a kiss that was both gentle and demanding and once again lifted her up, carrying her towards the bedroom... to have his wicked way with her.

This time, all thoughts of taking things slow disappeared from his head as he kissed her deeply, wanting her surrender. His mouth devoured hers, as he pressed her into the bed. He felt her tears as he leaned down to kiss her shoulder and looked up in alarm but before he could ask her, she pressed her lips to his...

As the night stretched on, time seemed to blur and the hours melted away until they lay spent in each other’s arms. Erasmi could feel himself dozing off, his mind drifting in and out of a contented sleep, when he heard Ava’s soft voice break through the quiet.

"Erasmi," she whispered, her tone tinged with vulnerability and uncertainty. "Will you still be with me after you know about my past?"

The question pulled him back from the edge of sleep and it took all his efforts to not open his eyes...Was that what was eating at her? Something in her past?

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