The Billionaire's Rental Wife Is A Hot Shot-Chapter 60: Something Better

The shock that coursed through Zevian’s body was electric, leaving him paralyzed for just a moment as Evelyn’s lips pressed against his. His mind scrambled to make sense of what was happening, battling between the desire to stop her and the overwhelming sensation that had ignited between them. His heart hammered in his chest, each beat syncing with the pulse of her fervent kiss, and his emotions spiraled into chaos.

Before he could pull back, Evelyn moved on top of him, straddling his waist with no hesitation. Her lips sought his again, this time with more urgency, more heat. He felt the weight of her body pressed against his as she deepened the kiss, her passion taking over. His hands instinctively gripped the edges of the tub, trying to anchor himself, but the slippery porcelain offered little resistance.

His resolve wavered when her fingers slid through his wet shirt, the fabric clinging to his skin. She was relentless, her touch traveling upward until they tangled in his damp jet-black hair, tugging him closer. The desire he had tried so hard to suppress surged forward like a tidal wave. For just a moment, he lost himself. His hands, still trembling from the effort to restrain himself, found their way to her waist, his fingers digging into the thin satin fabric now soaked against her skin.

The intensity of their kiss deepened further, mouths locked, breaths coming in short, desperate gasps. Each caress of her lips sent shivers down his spine, igniting something dark and powerful within him. He kissed her back with growing hunger, the passion between them tangible and suffocating. Her hands wandered lower, undoing the buttons of his shirt one by one, and the sensation of her fingers against his skin made him groan in pleasure. They broke apart for just a moment, both of them panting as their eyes locked.

Her gaze burned into his, the connection between them sparking with unspoken desire. She didn’t give him a moment to think, her lips finding his again in a gentler, more teasing kiss, before trailing along his jaw. She stopped at his neck, her breath hot against his skin as she kissed him there, her teeth grazing the sensitive flesh. Zevian groaned, his head tilting back, giving her more access as her lips and tongue worked their way over his skin.

The sensation was intoxicating, her mouth tracing a path that set his nerves ablaze. When she sucked gently at the crook of his neck, nibbling just enough to leave a mark, his grip on her tightened reflexively.

"Eva!!"

Her name escaped his lips in a low, hoarse whisper as she continued her sensual assault. His hands clung to her body, her skin slick beneath his fingertips as she moved, her hips brushing against his in a way that tortured him more. Her hand traveled lower, tracing the contours of his waist, and she hovered at his belt line, her touch sending jolts of heat through him.

But the rational part of his mind screamed at him to stop. He caught her wrist just as her fingers grazed the buckle of his belt. "Evelyn," his voice came out rough, filled with the strain of restraint. He met her pleading eyes, her gaze filled with raw emotion and an unquenchable hunger, but he shook his head. "We can’t."

She pouted, her lips swollen from their kiss, her breathing heavy as she struggled against the drug still coursing through her veins. The sight of her in such a vulnerable state nearly broke his resolve completely. She tried to lean in for another kiss, but he pulled back, cradling her face in his hands gently as he whispered, "You’ll regret this later."

A soft whimper escaped her, and before she could protest further, he gently but firmly pushed her down into the cold water. Her eyes widened as the shock of the temperature hit her, and she gasped loudly, the coldness helping to douse the fire burning inside her.

Zevian stood, his hands trembling as he tried to steady himself. He glanced down at Evelyn, who now sat stunned in the tub, the cold water slowly bringing her back to her senses. He couldn’t trust himself around her like this, not when the drug still had such a strong hold on her. With a deep breath, he stepped out of the tub, his body aching with the tension he hadn’t yet released.

Without looking back, he strode to the shower, the need to cool himself down physically and mentally overwhelming him. He turned the water on, letting the icy stream pour over him as he tried to calm his ragged breaths. His heart was still racing, and he cursed under his breath, his fists clenched tightly. The cold water did little to quell the desire that still lingered, but it brought clarity. He couldn’t let this happen. Not like this.

Evelyn slowly began to regain control over herself as the heat in her body dissipated, her mind growing clearer. She blinked several times, trying to make sense of what had just happened. Her head felt heavy, her thoughts sluggish. Zevian’s face flashed in her mind, and the memory of her actions made her heart twist painfully. What had she done? She brought her knees up to her chest, hugging them tightly as the cold water continued to chill her.

She heard the water stop and looked up to see Zevian stepping out of the bathroom, dressed now in dry clothes that she guessed belonged to Damien. His expression was unreadable, his jaw tight as he looked at her.

Before either of them could speak, there was a knock at the door, and a staff member entered, carrying towels and a bathrobe. Evelyn felt her cheeks burn with shame as she quickly wrapped the robe around herself, the realization of how far things had gone hitting her hard. She had almost crossed a line she couldn’t take back.

Zevian stood there silently, watching her as she dried off and changed into the bathrobe with the staff’s help. The silence between them was thick with tension and unspoken words, but neither of them dared to break it.

Once the staff left, the door clicked shut again, and Zevian walked over to her, passing her a glass of warm tea. "Drink this," he said softly, his voice strained but laced with concern. She took the glass from him, her hands trembling slightly as she sipped the warm liquid, trying to calm her frayed nerves.

"Are you okay?" he asked after a moment, his eyes scanning her face for any sign of lingering distress.

Evelyn nodded slowly, her voice barely above a whisper. "I... I think so. Thank you."

They stood there awkwardly for a moment, the tension between them still thick but different now, more subdued. Zevian cleared his throat, trying to find the right words, but nothing seemed to fit. Instead, he gestured toward the bed. "You should get some rest. It’s been... a long night."

Evelyn nodded again, grateful for the escape from the awkwardness. She climbed into the bed, pulling the covers up around her tightly as Zevian turned off the lights and slid in beside her. They lay there in silence, both of them staring up at the ceiling, their thoughts racing.

Evelyn’s heart still pounded in her chest, but it was no longer from the drug. It was from the lingering heat between them, the kiss they had shared still fresh in her mind. She tried to push it away, but it kept coming back, the memory of his touch making her skin tingle.

Zevian lay beside her, his mind swirling with thoughts of the kiss, the feel of her body against his, the taste of her lips. He closed his eyes tightly, trying to push the thoughts away. But even as he tried to sleep, the memory of her kiss lingered, teasing him with what could have been.

But while they lay in silence, on a different floor in the same hotel, Annabelle stirred from her sleep. She stretched lazily and sat up. Picking up Vincent’s shirt from the ground, she wore it quickly, a content smile never leaving her face. Her eyes flickered over to the bed where Vincent lay unconscious, his face bruised from the beating he had taken. A satisfied smirk crossed her lips as she looked at him, his body barely covered by the blanket.

Her phone buzzed on the nightstand, and she picked it up, her eyes lighting up when she saw the name on the screen. It was her mother, Sophia. A wicked grin spread across her face as she read her frantic message.

"Sorry, Mom," she whispered to herself, her voice filled with a dark satisfaction. "I’m betraying you... for something better."

She put the phone down, her smirk widening as she thought of the chaos she had just unleashed. The storm was far from over.