Chapter 416

**Chapter 416**

Without saying a word, I lifted her off the couch. She bit her lip to stop herself from squealing at the sudden movement. I held her close, wrapping my arms around her small frame.

I pressed her firmly against my chest as I walked into her bedroom on the second floor. She didn’t argue with me, and when I kicked the door shut behind us, she let out a breath she had been holding, as if she was afraid that breathing would wake something up.

“What is going on?” she asked again as I tossed her onto the bed.

I smirked at her.

“What do you think?” I replied, my voice teasing.

I took off my shirt, proudly revealing my abs. She looked down my body, and I could see the intense desire in her eyes as she took me in.

When her gaze finally met mine, she spoke. “You couldn’t survive one night…”

“Are you ready?” she asked, her voice playful and teasing.

I grinned at her and leaned down, pressing my body against hers on the bed. My eyes searched hers for a moment before I looked at her beautiful, full lips.

“No,” I said firmly. “I couldn’t wait a single day to do this…”

I leaned down and pressed my lips against hers. It was supposed to be a simple, soft kiss, but after a moment, it turned into something more.

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I sat back on my heels, feeling pleased with what I had done while she tried to catch her breath. After a long moment of panting, her eyes finally opened, and she looked at me.

“So glad you crashed, girl’s night,” she said, a smile breaking through her exhaustion.

It was a quiet night…

Suddenly, there was a sound that broke the silence. The darkness seemed to hold its breath as the noise grew closer.

In the distance, a figure appeared, moving cautiously. The air felt charged with anticipation.

As the figure stepped into the light, it became clear who it was. It was Alex, looking around nervously.

“Is anyone there?” Alex called out, hoping for a response. The night felt heavy, and the only answer was the rustling leaves.

With determination, Alex took a deep breath and continued forward, ready to face whatever lay ahead.