NOTE ‼️ THIS CHAPTER CONTAINS R RATED SCENES 🔞
Mel sat in the driver's seat of her car, the car she hired, to go to the other side of town,watching the minutes tick by on her dashboard. The traffic was at a standstill—an endless sea of red brake lights stretching in front of her. She had hoped to be back home hours ago, but an unexpected meeting had dragged on, and now she was stuck, her phone lighting up with a dozen notifications she couldn't focus on.
The city lights outside the window flickered like stars in a sky that felt too far away.
What now?
She glanced at the time: past midnight. She hadn't expected to be in this situation, but now she was wondering if she should find somewhere to stay. She checked the list of hotels nearby, but everything was expensive. She was trying to be practical—staying in a place that didn't cost her a month's paycheck.
She sighed, rubbing her eyes in frustration.
Suddenly, a tap on her window startled her.
Mel turned, blinking in disbelief. It was Jace, leaning against her car with that cocky grin she'd seen so many times before—but tonight, it felt different. It was as though something was more raw, more intense.
"Stuck in traffic, huh?" he said, his voice smooth like velvet, despite the late hour.
She rolled down the window slightly, giving him a tired smile. "Yeah, looks like I'm going to be here for a while."
"Where were you headed?"
"Back home," she muttered. "But I don't think I'm going anywhere anytime soon."
Jace glanced at the cars in front of them, his brows furrowing. "It's not going to clear up until morning, at least."
"I was thinking of finding a cheap hotel for the night," she replied. "But I don't know… everything's way too expensive for just one night."
"I've got an idea." He leaned closer to her window, the air around them thickening with the unspoken tension. "Come with me. You can stay at my place."
Mel blinked, surprised. "What? Jace, no. That's—"
"Don't worry, it's just for the night. I'll make sure you're comfortable. You don't have to worry about the hotel."
Her instinct was to refuse, but something in his eyes made it hard to say no. He wasn't giving up. She could see the sincerity in his gaze, mixed with the quiet intensity she'd been trying to ignore.
"You sure about this?" she asked, her voice hesitant.
"I don't take no for an answer," he said, his tone playful, but there was something more behind it—something deeper. "I'm not asking for anything, Mel. Just… come on. It'll be fine."
Mel felt the weight of the decision settle heavily on her chest. She had no idea what she was doing or why she was agreeing. But there was something about him that she couldn't quite shake. Maybe it was the way he looked at her, like he understood the things she didn't say. Or maybe it was the way he made her feel—like she could finally breathe after holding her breath for so long.
She nodded slowly, locking eyes with him. "Fine. Just for the night."
Jace's apartment was exactly what she hadn't expected. It wasn't a mansion, or a glossy penthouse. It was simple—modest, even. One bedroom, with dark wood floors and minimal furniture. Soft lighting illuminated the room, casting long shadows against the walls. It felt like a refuge from the outside world—quiet and intimate.
He walked past her and into the kitchen, pulling out a couple of beers from the fridge. "You want one?"
Mel shook her head, but accepted the bottle he handed her, her fingers brushing his briefly. The brief contact sparked something electric between them—something she tried to ignore. She didn't want to feel it, didn't want to acknowledge that he made her feel something she couldn't name.
"I wasn't expecting this," she said, looking around the space. It was far from extravagant, but there was an understated charm to it. "You don't seem like the type to live like this."
Jace chuckled, leaning against the counter. "I like to keep it simple. No need for excess. And I don't exactly have anyone to impress."
Mel studied him, the shadows from the dim light painting his features in an almost haunting way. "So this is where you retreat to when you're not out… causing chaos?"
He raised an eyebrow. "I'm not a walking disaster, Mel. I know how to take care of myself."
She didn't respond, her thoughts drifting to the emotions she couldn't quite contain. The air in the room felt heavy, the space between them thickening. She didn't understand what was happening—why she was so drawn to him, even after everything. But in that moment, it didn't matter.
Her pulse quickened when he took a step closer to her, the cool air of the apartment suddenly feeling warmer. The space between them closed in. She swallowed, trying to gather her thoughts, but her breath hitched when he reached out to gently brush a strand of hair behind her ear.
"You don't have to stay if you don't want to," Jace murmured, his voice low, almost rough. "I won't pressure you."
Her heart raced as his gaze softened, intense yet full of something almost vulnerable. His presence consumed her, the space between them charged with a tension that was impossible to ignore.
Mel's mouth went dry. "I—I didn't say I was leaving."
The words hung in the air, and just like that, the distance between them closed, and Jace pulled her into him, his lips brushing against hers in a slow, deliberate kiss.
Her body responded without hesitation—her hands finding their way to the back of his neck as the kiss deepened. Jace's lips were firm but gentle, coaxing, taking his time to make her forget everything except the feeling of him.
He broke the kiss, his forehead resting against hers. "I don't want you to feel like you owe me anything, Mel," he whispered, his voice hoarse. "I'm not trying to push you into something you're not ready for. I just…"
She lifted her chin, her breath coming out in soft, shallow gasps. "You don't have to explain anything."
He didn't need to say more. The moment hung between them, heavy and full of unspoken desire. His lips found hers again, this time with more urgency, as if he couldn't hold back anymore. His hands roamed gently over her body, pulling her closer, feeling the heat that radiated from her.
Her body responded instinctively, her chest pressing against his as their kiss grew more frantic, more desperate. She hadn't realized how much she needed this—needed him—until now.
The world outside no longer mattered. The traffic jam, the hotel room, the decisions she had been wrestling with—all of it faded away as Jace pulled her deeper into his embrace. And when their bodies finally met, there was nothing but the raw, undeniable connection between them.
In the quiet of his apartment, they gave in to the heat that had been building for far too long, each of them surrendering to what they couldn't fight anymore. He held her by her hips and lifted her up , Mel as if knowing what to do wrapped her legs around his waist, giving herself to him , he deepens the kiss making it More intense but slow, he moved towards the couch and lay her down, removing his shirt, he proceeds to kiss her again and the her let go of her lips, going for her neck, he placed a soft kiss on her neck and she let out a little moan seeing she likes it he proceeds down to her chest with trails of kisses, grabbing her br**st softly, she moan even louder putting her hands the back of his head, Mel moaning triggered jace even more and he ripped off her blouse, this time placing his lips on her nipples and sucking her br**st , Mel opened her mouth to say something but can't seem to find any words she just let out a moan bitting down on her lower lip as she caress jaces head. Jace remove his hand from her left br**st and moved down to her private part playing with it her pants still on , she gasps for breath, he then proceeds in taking down her skirt, leaving only her p*nts on he slowly moved up finding her lips kissing her, this time more aggressively, spreading Mel's legs wide open he took of her p*nt and place his lips on Mel's p*ssy kissing it gently then his tongue found her clit, and he played with it , making her say his name but in a calm and romantic way . you want me to stop Jace said as he continues playing with her clit, but she couldn't find any words, he continued using his tongue in f**king her driving it through her opening and out again, till she reaches her climax. Then he stop's and said you're probably tired he carried her to the bedroom and lay her on the bed , then he lay besides her cuddling her , Mel confused and Lost in thoughts was expecting more but she didn't say anything, Jace, as if knowing what she was thinking says I don't want to have you just yet my queen, now go to sleep.
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