Chapter 16: Chapter 14

MOONROI 1: Beneath a Ruthless Reign [Unedited]Words: 3215

ASHLEY NICOLE AMORES

The next morning, I woke up to the sunlight and the weight of Zandro's arm on my stomach.

"Ugh, still clinging to me," I muttered under my breath, gently pushing his arm away.

I managed to get out of bed and went to the bathroom to shower and get dressed.  It was already 6:00 AM, so I decided to make pancakes.

There were plenty of supplies and ingredients in the kitchen, so I whipped up a batch and poured myself a glass of milk.  I took the breakfast up to Zandro's room, only to find him fast asleep, cuddling a pillow.

I set the food on the nightstand and tried to wake him up.

"Zandro, wake up!  Zandro, wake up!" I called out, shaking him gently.  He finally sat up, and wow, he was so handsome!

His hair was messy, his long-sleeved shirt was unbuttoned, and his features were striking—those piercing grey eyes, long lashes, and kissable lips...  I felt myself getting flustered.

"Hey!  Stop staring at me, I know I'm handsome," he said, winking.  I rolled my eyes.  He was so cocky.

"Just eat," I said, annoyed.  "I shouldn't have even bothered making you breakfast."

He laughed and started to eat, but I noticed he was blushing and scratching his neck after taking a sip of milk.

"Ugh, you're allergic to milk, and you didn't even tell me!" I thought, exasperated.  "I'm going to kick your butt."

I called the doctor, set the milk aside, and went back to Zandro.  He was itching all over.  The doctor arrived soon after.  I was worried about him, but I didn't let it show.

I left the room, feeling guilty.  Maybe he'd forced himself to drink the milk out of consideration for me.  Ugh, he was so sweet.  And why was I blushing?  He was just having an allergic reaction!

While I sat on the terrace, the doctor came out.

"Hello, ma'am.  Your husband is fine now.  Just give him this medicine," she said, handing me a prescription.

"Thank you.  I'll take my leave now," she said.  I nodded and went inside to get some chocolate coffee for Zandro.  It was my fault he'd had milk.

I was so relieved he was okay.  If he'd died, it would have been on my conscience.  And then who would I be able to flirt with?

I went back to his room and found him asleep.  I sat down beside him and started to sip my coffee.  I couldn't help but look at his lips.  They seemed to be whispering, "Kiss me, Ash."  Oh, no, I couldn't.  He'd think I was so forward.

I took another sip of coffee, but I didn't swallow it.  Maybe he was thirsty, so I used my lips to feed him the coffee.  He drank it, and our lips brushed.  He opened his eyes.

He kissed me passionately, his hands holding mine above my head.  I tried to resist, but my resistance faded as his kisses trailed down my neck.  I unbuttoned his shirt, and soon, we were both naked.

His touch sent shivers through me.  His movements were intense, and I cried out, but he silenced me with another kiss.

The experience was both painful and pleasurable. He finished twice, and I was exhausted, both physically and emotionally.  I fell asleep in his arms, still feeling his presence within me.

I woke up to pain, the lingering effects of our intimacy.  As I moved, I winced, clutching the bedsheets.

TO BE CONTINUED