The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

The height difference made Dorothy's attempts at stealing kisses a bit of a challenge; she couldn't pin him against the wall like Everett could, kissing her however he pleased.

Standing on tiptoe until her calves ached, it barely lasted a minute! Feeling a tad disheartened, Dorothy was about to give up when suddenly a firm hand clasped her waist, pinning her in place.

"Getting bold? You haven't been sneaking off to see Kenneth, have you?" Everett's voice teased.

Dorothy was so flustered by his accusation she couldn't find her words.

"Hit a nerve, did 1?" Everett's grip tightened.

She sighed in resignation. "I'm amazed you're bringing him up again! If I saw Kenneth, why would I need to sneak around?" "Dorothy!" "It's true! I just went for a walk, came back, and suddenly I really wanted to kiss you! If you don't want to, then fine." She feigned leaving, but the strong hand on her waist wasn't letting go anytime soon.

"I want to," he murmured into her ear, his voice deep and husky, "I want to kiss only you." Dorothy's cheeks flushed, and she pushed against him instinctively.

"I don't want to kiss you now, I... I'm going to take a shower!" "Then I'll kiss you." Everett bent down, scooped her up sideways, and tossed her onto the bed.

comforter, the brief dizziness making her forget to

on her lips, her face, her forehead,

Feeling ticklish, Dorothy squirmed.

meet his intense gaze. "Different, how?" He smirked, his hands gripping her waist, and

hands scrambled for

to..." "Just this once, I'll be quick.” Before she could protest, her voice turned

shame on him; fool her twice, shame on her, but

on her side, clutching her belly, her brows

a bit too rough, quickly pulled her into his arms

Dorothy didn't want to deal with him, feeling a