Gavin couldn't resist her soft, pleading tone and surrendered with a resigned sigh.

"Knock, knock, knock!" The knocking grew more insistent, and Jolie, catching her breath, glanced at him.

"Untie me," she said softly, her voice still tinged with warmth, her eyes carrying a dazed allure. She looked utterly captivating.

Gavin swallowed hard, his Adam's apple bobbing visibly. He really didn't want to let her leave the bed, but reluctantly, he unbound her wrists.

Jolie stumbled slightly as she got up, quickly making her way to the bathroom. After washing her face and wrapping herself in a robe to look composed, she approached the door and opened it. Standing outside, as she had feared, was Daisy.

"Jolie, what's going on? Why did it take you so long to open the door?" Daisy frowned, her expression stern.

"I just fell asleep," Jolie replied, her voice calm. "Is something wrong, Mom?"

Daisy stepped forward. "Let me in. I have something to talk to you about."

No way!

and if Daisy discovered him here, she'd likely demand

gaze. "Mom, it's my birthday. Can we not have this conversation tonight? I really don't want to hear

off guard by

But my stance remains

her. Gavin stood

Cooper, you should leave. I'm tired tonight," Jolie said flatly. She had no desire to continue. Her mood was entirely gone. Hearing her, Gavin turned his head, his gaze

him, confused by his intentions. "What are

her up without hesitation and carried her toward the

frowned. "Gavin, I don't want to continue this. Can you just leave me

Before she could react, he slid onto the mattress beside her, pulled open her robe, and tossed it to the floor. Her body stiffened

hands moved over her, kneading her softness firmly before wrapping her

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