The Retired CEO's Guide To Being Spoiled-Chapter 63: Gentle Aftermath

"Here, have some warm honey water. You’ve been talking all day, your throat is going to be sore tomorrow if you’re not careful."

Ethan Caldwell offered the glass to the younger man. However, since Julian Sterling was currently lying prone on his stomach, he didn’t reach out to take the cup. Instead, he lifted his head slightly, signaling for Ethan to lower the glass so he could reach the straw. He latched onto it, taking a few small sips before stopping.

"I don’t want any more. I need to save room for dinner." Julian murmured. Having said his piece, he lowered his head and returned his attention to his phone.

Ethan climbed onto the bed and wrapped his arms around Julian from behind, resting his chin comfortably in the hollow of the other man’s shoulder. He cast a glance at the images of plants and flowers scrolling on the screen: "Are you looking for inspiration for a sketch?"

Julian nodded firmly but didn’t offer a verbal reply.

Ethan watched for a moment longer, but when his interest in the botanical photos waned, he decided to turn his attention to tormenting Julian instead. He reached up, his fingers gently tracing the curve of Julian’s delicate ear. It was pale, porcelain-white, and beautifully shaped. After caressing it, he gave it a playful pinch. It felt incredibly soft and utterly adorable.

How could someone be this lovable from head to toe? Even his tiny ear was endearing.

Under his touch, that small ear began to slowly flush a deep crimson.

Ethan lowered his head, nuzzling the tip of his nose against the sensitive shell of Julian’s ear. Then, he extended his tongue, tracing and licking the pale skin. A soft, warm sensation enveloped Julian. Parting his thin lips, Ethan captured the earlobe in his mouth, using his teeth to gently nibble, tug, and lick at the sensitive flesh.

Smack!

Julian raised his hand and swatted Ethan’s face lightly. Unfazed, Ethan caught Julian’s hand, bringing it to his lips to plant two kisses on the palm before playfully licking it.

"Ethan Caldwell! Are you a dog?" Julian turned his head, shooting a glare at the man behind him.

Ethan remained completely unperturbed: "It’s just because you smell so sweet."

As he spoke, Ethan took advantage of Julian’s turned head to cup the younger man’s chin, tilting it up before descending to capture those lovely, reddened lips.

His tongue gently outlined the shape of Julian’s thin lips before launching a full invasion, conquering the territory within. He played with Julian’s tongue, sweeping through every corner of his mouth in a deep, probing assault. Their breaths entwined, hot and heavy, carrying a uniquely masculine scent thick with desire that made Julian tremble slightly.

Julian turned his head, attempting to break the kiss, but Ethan’s grip was firm, making escape impossible. Due to his prone position, both of Julian’s hands were trapped in front of him, allowing Ethan to easily restrain him, pinning him between the mattress and his own broad chest.

Ethan’s tongue entangled with Julian’s. The moment they touched, a jolt of electricity ran down Julian’s spine, leaving him numb. He offered a token resistance for a few seconds before parting his lips, surrendering to the kiss.

But Ethan seemed intent on teasing him. He sucked on Julian’s lip for a moment, then pulled away, his mouth and tongue grazing over the thin, pale lips before trailing downward to drop a soft kiss on Julian’s Adam’s apple.

Julian swallowed hard, his throat bobbing visibly.

Ethan opened his mouth and gave the sensitive spot a light bite, eliciting a low, seductive hum from Julian.

Ethan chuckled, the sound deep and vibrating against Julian’s back, leaving the younger man slightly dazed. Seeing the hazy, glazed-over look in Julian’s eyes, Ethan’s hand immediately slid downward. Sure enough, Julian was already hard.

Ethan pressed his lower body firmly against Julian’s, burying his face in the crook of the younger man’s neck and exhaling heavily. 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

Julian could feel a large, imposing object proudly asserting its presence right against his backside. His face went dark. It was true that Julian was slightly aroused, and part of him wanted it, but his poor behind was practically screaming in protest. If they did it again, his body would likely go on strike and leave him!

Just then, Ethan’s hand moved from the front to the back, gently massaging the entrance.

Julian’s entire body went rigid.

"Ethan Caldwell! We cannot do this again! Get the hell off me right now! Don’t even dream of climbing into my bed for the next week!"

Ethan looked at Julian’s darkened expression, then glanced down at where Julian was visibly aroused, and burst out laughing.

"So my darling is that reluctant to let me go? I thought you’d ban me for a month, but it seems... you can’t hold back either, can you?"

Julian seriously considered kicking this man off the bed. Dammit, did he look anything like a dignified CEO right now? He was clearly just a hooligan who only thought about nonsense all day long.

Suddenly, Ethan slid a finger inside.

"Ethan!"

"Be good." Ethan kissed him again, soothingly: "I know we can’t do any more. I’m just applying medicine for you. Be a good boy and relax."

Only then did Julian realize that the finger was coated in something cool. At first... he had assumed it was lubricant.

Ethan abruptly withdrew his hand and patted Julian’s buttocks: "Lift your hips a little."

Ethan reached forward, unfastening Julian’s trousers and pulling them down a bit before tossing them aside. Julian had been wearing a suit today, complete with shirt stays to keep his dress shirt tucked in. With the outer trousers removed, the black elastic bands of the shirt stays were wrapped around his thighs, standing out starkly against his pale skin, partially obscuring the boxer briefs underneath. The fabric in the center of his underwear was tented up, indicating that a certain part of him had fully awakened and was demanding comfort.

Ethan stared at the pale thigh constricted by the black garter, swallowing hard.

CEO Caldwell had to take several deep breaths to restrain himself enough to focus on applying the medicine for Julian. When the task was finally done, he gave Julian’s bottom a very gentle pat: "Stay still and let the medicine dry. Be careful not to get it on your clothes."

Having said that, Ethan packed away the jar of ointment he had brought up and placed it in the drawer of the nightstand. Then, he turned back to wrap his arms around Julian once more, resting his chin on the younger man’s shoulder as he watched him play on his phone.

Julian ignored him, focusing all his attention on seeking inspiration from the various photographs and art-related articles on his screen.