Wilsonâs breathing grew ragged as he caught Yvetteâs wandering hand, his eyes darkening with restrained intensity. If he let her continue, his control would snap like a twig.
Yvette shot him a smug look. âWerenât you the one who told me to touch you? You canât handle it, huh?â
Wilsonâs restraint finally broke. He pulled her close, capturing her in his arms as his scorching lips claimed her skin. He kissed her neck with fervent lips, leaving a trail of possessive marks, each a bold declaration of his possession.
Yvette gasped, pushing against him.
Wilson reluctantly pulled back. His usually calm, captivating eyes now burned with fierce hunger, and his deep voice was rough with desire.
âBaby, I donât feel like being a nice person anymore.â
Yvette glanced at her reflection and noticed the new red marks blooming across her collarbone. She lifted her eyes, shooting him a soft glare. âOh? Being a dog would suit you.â
Wilson let out a low, husky laugh, his fingers tilting her chin up with effortless control.â Calling me a dog now, huh?â
He stretched out the words, each syllable dripping with a dangerously seductive edge that sent tingles through her.
Yvette blinked, feigning innocence. âWell, arenât you? What else bites like that?â she muttered, knowing sheâd need a highâcollared top tomorrow to cover all traces.
Before she could protest further, his mouth was on hers again. This time, the kiss was deeper, more consuming, and almost punishing in its intensity. It was as if he was determined to make her regret every teasing word.
By the time Wilson finally released her, Yvetteâs eyes were tinged with an alluring red. She felt weak, melting into his warm, broad chest.
âBaby, it hurts there.â His deep, raspy voice brushed against her ear, making her heart race and her cheeks burn with a warmth that seeped to her bones.
Fighting the heat on her face, Yvette pushed him away. âDeal with it yourself.â
Wilson chuckled at the sight of her flushed face before letting go of her slim waist. Though tempted, he wasnât that much of a beast. Heâd wait until she was older. Still, the shower he took earlier now felt utterly pointless.
âWait for me, baby,â he murmured while struggling to suppress his desires. He then pressed a kiss to her forehead before striding into the bathroom.
Yvetteâs cheeks burned even hotter as she watched him go. She had just come by to ask about his grandmotherâs preferences for her upcoming birthday. How had it turned into this big of a mess?
When Wilson returned from his second shower, Yvette was already fast asleep on his bed. Her silky hair fanned out like a halo, highlighting her porcelain features.
The slight shift in her sleeping position caused her neckline to dip slightly, revealing soft, fair skin that was impossible to ignore.
Yvette really trusted Wilson, didnât she?
His Adamâs apple bobbed, and he forced himself to look away, fighting down the heat threatening to consume him again. If he kept staring, heâd have to make another trip to the bathroom.
Carefully, he pulled the blanket over her, his gaze softening as he watched her sleep.â Goodnight, Yvie. Sweet dreams.â
When Yvette woke up the next morning, she blinked in confusion as she realized she was still in Wilsonâs room.
Memories of last night trickled back. She had only meant to ask him about his grandmotherâs birthday, but sheâd fallen asleep while waiting.
Yvette glanced at the faint marks on her neck, sighing in exasperation. They hadnât faded at all, and she rubbed her temples in mild annoyance âMs. Murray, are you awake?â A maidâs polite voice called from outside the door.
Yvette got up and went to the door. âWhat is it?â
âMs. Murray, Mr. Quinn prepared these clothes for you.â
Yvetteâs eyes widened as she watched a procession of maids wheel in racks upon racks of clothesâ
more than enough to wear a new outfit every day for an entire year. Every style imaginable was laid out before her, including plenty of highânecked options.
Once dressed and ready, Yvette headed downstairs.
âYvie, my dear, youâre awake!â Marthaâs face lit up with a warm smile the moment she saw Yvette.
She quickly turned to the butler and instructed, âServe breakfast!â
âRight away, Mrs. Quinn Senior.â
The butler moved swiftly, bringing in the breakfast spread in no time.
âYvie, these were all prepared according to your tastes. Wilson made sure to tell the kitchen what you liked before heading to the office so you wouldnât have to eat something you didnât like.â
Yvetteâs heart warmed at the thoughtfulness. She was used to simple breakfasts â donuts and pancakes, not fancy sandwiches or the like. Yvette nibbled on her breakfast gleefully.
Martha watched Yvette with fondness. She looked lovely even when eating quietly. Her grandson had truly found a gem.
It was a good thing Martha arranged this marriage early on. Who knows how long it would have taken Wilson to find a wife otherwise?
As she silently praised her foresight, Marthaâs eyes caught the faint marks peeking from beneath Yvetteâs high collar. Her smile deepened with amusement.
âWilson, that little!â Martha pretended to scold, though the grin on her face was impossible to hide.
Yvetteâs ears burned as she caught sight of Marthaâs knowing look. She hurriedly stood up and said, âGrandma, I have to get to school. Iâll come back to visit you soon!â
âOf course, Yvie. Iâll have the butler take you,â Martha replied, unable to hide the smile on her face.
âAnd next time, donât let Wilson get carried away like that. Okay?â
There were so many marks on Yvetteâs neckâjust how wild had things gotten yesterday?