The Sweetest Temptation
Chapter 234: Mysteries

Chapter 234: Mysteries

Or did I miss the signs? Lost in her thoughts, she watched as he straightened up and bestowed her with a warm smile, deepening the enigmatic allure he exuded.

He is so full of mysteries. I wish I could read his mind... She mused inwardly.

Matteo adjusted his posture as he reached out his hand to help her with her attire. However, when his touch grazed her shoulders, she flinched involuntarily, her eyes snapping shut once more. Doubts and self-protective instincts waged war within her.

"Please, let me handle this task on my own, at least," She finally mustered the courage to speak, her voice slightly shaky. "I believe I can manage to put the robe on myself."

He hesitated, his gaze locked on her, critically analyzing her. After a brief moment of contemplation, he decided to honor her request. Rising from the bed, he made his way towards the bathroom door. Just as his hand grasped the handle, he turned, casting a final glance in her direction.

"I will be waiting." He said softly, the weight of unspoken emotions lingering in his words. With that, he stepped through the door, leaving her to grapple with a maelstrom of emotions and unanswered questions.

***

With a deep breath, she slowly shifted her weight, carefully moving out of the bed and bracing herself for the challenge ahead.

Her movements were calculated and deliberate as she reached for the bedpost, using it for support while her body protested strongly against the strain. The pain was too much to bear, but she fought against the urge to call out to Matteo as she was still not comfortable in her current state.

Step by step, she managed to make her way toward the bathroom, with her focus rooted on maintaining stability. Upon reaching the door, she leaned against its post and drew labored breaths, a fleeting reward for her hard work.

She was about to knock on the door when it swung open. She jerked her gaze up to behold him, but when she saw the look on his face, she could not tell if he was angry or lost in thought. However, from his expression, she could tell that he thought she was still in bed and came to get her.

He scanned her for a moment, carefully determining how he would go about it. At that moment, he wished that he had not suggested it, but right now, there would be no backing down. He had already said it, and he did not plan on backing out on his word. However, he wasn’t sure if he would be able to hold himself back from making any daring move as his body was already beginning to react.

"Are you ready?" He asked her in a cool tone that belied the way that he felt inside. She nodded her reply and let her eyelids fall. Her weakness was unbelievable, and at that moment, she could not imagine doing all of it by herself. Wrong as it seemed, she found herself appreciating Matteo’s presence, reveling in the care that he offered.

Without any forewarning, his arms slid behind her, effortlessly lifting her as though she were weightless. The suddenness of his gesture jolted her mind, scattering her thoughts in disarray. She gasped as a sudden awareness of surprise and vulnerability flooded her senses.

"M – M – Matteo!" she stammered, her voice caught in her throat making it difficult to form a coherent sentence, but amidst her disorienting thoughts, she managed a clear question. "What are you doing?"

His grip remained firm, his touch both reassuring and electrifying. With an intensity that captured her attention, he gazed into her eyes.

"I won’t let you struggle on your own," he murmured, his words had a potency of concern and raw, pulsating desire that he made no attempt to hide. "Trust me, Stella."

Everything around her became a blur as she lost herself in the comfort of his arms securely bearing her weight. The raw strength he possessed stirred a horde of emotions within her, rendering her speechless. She always thought she bore weight that made her difficult to carry, words frequently uttered by her ex-boyfriend. But somehow, Matteo had managed to prove her wrong without saying a word.

With each step he took, the sound of their breathing merged, creating a palpable symphony of unspoken desire. Although filled with conflicting feelings, her body tingled with anticipation.

Everything happened so fast, but in all the events, it was a moment that she did not want to end, a moment that she had long dreamt of. In spite of everything that had happened so far, his resistance did not go unnoticed.

For some unclear reason, he did not want to allow himself indulge in her vulnerability. As much as she appreciated that, she longed for more, but she would not say anything in order to maintain what was between them – a strictly employer and employee relationship as he’d mentioned earlier.

Finally, he stopped and looked down at her. Due to the proximity, their gazes locked instantly. In that moment, she saw it – a raging need that threatened to pour out of him – if he lost the slightest bit of control, that is.

"I’ve already prepared the water, but I need you to test it, to ensure it’s just right for you," His voice trembled with a barely contained desire, his words dripping with unspoken longing. Guiding her to the edge of the bathtub, he left her perched there while he turned his attention to the bathroom counter.

Confusion mingled with curiosity as Stella watched him rummage through the cabinet, searching for something that seemed elusive from the way he scavenged through impatiently.

"What are you doing?" she asked.

"I need a cover for your wound," he replied, his voice steady but somewhat laced with a hint of urgency. Finally, he retrieved a sealed, waterproof sterile bandage and returned to her, lowering himself to one knee before her. Unease settled within her as she observed him, sensing a shift in his demeanor, though she couldn’t quite put her finger on it.

"I need to see it," he stated abruptly, but his words lacked context. If she hadn’t sought clarification with her previous question, she might have misunderstood his intentions entirely – even though it was what she wished for the most.

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