Chương 39: Chapter 39: CUT SHORT

The world had melted into a puddle of honeyed warmth. Katrina lay nestled against David, their bodies slick with sweat, a testament to the storm that had just passed.

His arms were a comforting weight around her, a safe harbour after a whirlwind voyage on a sea of forbidden desire. In this quiet aftermath, the frantic rhythm of their hearts gradually slowed, replaced by a contented lull. Each breath felt like a shared secret, a sigh of contentment escaping Katrina's lips as she burrowed deeper into his embrace.

David's voice, a husky whisper against her ear, shattered the peaceful aftermath. "Did you enjoy the massage, Miss Katrina?"

Katrina, still reeling from the electrifying dance they'd just shared, could only manage a shaky breath. This was uncharted territory, a stolen pleasure that left her breathless and bewildered. The stiff head maid had melted away, replaced by a woman awakened to desires she never knew she possessed, desires that bloomed under the touch of the young master.