Chapter 273: Just A Business Meeting II
It was worse. So much worse. Athena thought weakly, wishing for the former spot.
In the brightened atmosphere, she saw Ewan’s strong jaw, sharply defined cheekbones, and finely lined lips that
spoke tales of teasing. His features had an almost sculptural quality, the angles of his face casting shadows that
accentuated his strong masculinity.
The blue of his eyes sparkled with mischief and warmth, a vibrant hue that seemed to reflect the very depths of
the sea, captivating and intense. His shoulders, broad and muscular, held an air of strength that made her
remember those nights of electric passion they once shared.
Just looking at him, she could see the transformation brought on by his recovery; he looked perfect, just as he
had been when she first laid eyes on him years ago in the elders council, perhaps even more so.
When he turned to speak with the waiter, a male this time, her gaze unconsciously drifted down to those
broadened shoulders again, recalling how they had held her legs steady in nights filled with earthshaking desires
and uncontained fervor.
Alert! Badterritory! Athena shook her head, determined to shake off these thoughts, knowing one step into
reminiscence and she'd be lost.
Yet... why was she feeling this way all of a sudden? What had cover her? She wondered in a panic as he
laughed at something the waiter had said, his laughter sending shivers down her spine.
Was she in her ovulation period? Was it simply because she hadn't been with a man for so long?
Thank goodness for the date with Antonio, then. Perhaps he would be able to quench these ridiculous feelings
swirling around in her head.
"What do you think of this space? Is it to your liking?" Ewan asked, his voice rich and warm.
He should stop talking like that, stop looking at her with those vibrant blue eyes while speaking in that
mesmerizing tone!
She swallowed hard and leaned further into her seat, even though there wasn’t any extra space. "Yes. The
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtlighting is perfect," She managed to say.
The previous space would have been far more appealing, but the ambiance there reminded her of the reckless
adventures she had taken to make him fall for her.
One particularly wild night, fueled by passion, she had danced on a pole like a stripper in those kind of dimly
colored lights, desperate to surprise him when he returned from work. The desired effect had worked, igniting a
passion in both of them like never before.
Yet he'd cast a cold shadow over the intimacy with his words: "Giva son, Athena."
To him, it had been a mere biological imperative, as if she were simply a legal whore meant to bear his child.
Revisiting that memory poured cold water on her otherwise heated thoughts, granting her the steadiness to
respond when Ewan called her ntwice.
"Are you sure you're okay? We can postpone the meeting..."
Athena waved his words and concern away. "I'm fine, Ewan. Let's get straight to the meeting."
She turned and gracefully accepted the chocolate ice cream the waiter handed to her, and then returned her
attention to Ewan.
Noticing him staring at her keenly, she decided to return the favor.
She took a slow, pleasurable bite of the ice cream, savoring it as she remembered seeing him do earlier, paying
more attention to her lips as she brushed them with the remnants of chocolate.
A Cheshire cat grin threatened to break free when Ewan’s eyes darkened in response to her movements. "You
seem to be enjoying the ice cream..." He remarked, his voice now tinged with a breathless timbre.
Athena nodded meekly, taking another scoop and repeating the sdeliberate motions.
This time, Ewan let out a barely restrained groan as her tongue darted out, licking the remnants of ice cream
from her lips.
That tongue had certainly wiped out his sanity countless times during their marriage, while doing inhumane
things to his body, igniting desires he struggled to suppress now.
His body grew hot and tensed as he found it increasingly difficult to disentangle himself from those enticing
thoughts, especially with his little man responding to her every flick of the tongue.
How could he have been so blind those years ago? He thought. A couple who shared such vibrant sexual
chemistry could never be simply platonic; it had been foolish to think otherwise.
He cursed softly under his breath as she repeated her ice cream seduction, his little man fully attentive now
while his ability to breathe wavered.
"Are you okay, Ewan?"
She had to be doing this on purpose, he thought, noting the amusement dancing in her eyes, her voice sweeter
than usual.
Was it fun for her to toy with him like this? A smile crept onto his lips; he was pleased that she at least found him
worthy of her tand amusement.
"Yes, I'm fine," He managed to reply, trying to suppress the thoughts intensifying the challenge presented by his
little man.
"That's great..." Athena muttered, taking another delectable scoop of ice cream. "This ice cream is so delicious. |
didn’t know it would be this good in here..."
Ewan nodded, thoroughly strained as he let his eyes trace the outline of her face, taking in her delicate features
and fair complexion.
Her skin was flawless, radiating a luminous glow that almost seemed ethereal under the café’s soft lighting. Her
midnight-black hair framed her face beautifully, contrasting against her warm brown eyes that reflected depth
and intelligence.
Even though she wore a simple work shirt, nothing could hinder the beauty that emanated from her in waves,
making him yearn desperately to draw closer. He felt an irresistible urge to drop a kiss on the bare skin where
the last unbuttoned hole on her shirt left his gaze wanting. And maybe, just maybe, continue down the enticing
path...
"Ewan..."
"Yes, I'm fine; you can have all the ice cream you want. You deserve it."
Athena smiled innocently, expertly batting her eyelashes like the waitress had earlier, reveling in the desired
effect it had on him.
Two could play this game, she thought, feeling satisfied watching the strain on his face, while knowing there
would be a strain under too.
However, the thought of the latter sent a hot flush to her cheeks.
Forbiddenterritory. She chanted internally, tapping her phone screen. Twas zipping by, and she needed to
conclude this meeting quickly to prepare for her date with Antonio.
"Thank you, Ewan. So, about the reports... tellabout them..."
Ewan was all too pleased with the shift in atmosphere, relieved he could divert his thoughts from the ice cream
pleasures that rendered him weak.
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