Chapter 57: Desire Under the Moonlight

The moonlight filtered through the curtains, casting a soft glow over the room as Luca lay in Ethan's arms, their bodies still entwined from their passionate lovemaking. The intensity of their connection lingered in the air, a quiet reminder of how deeply they had explored each other, both physically and emotionally.

Luca's fingers traced idle patterns across Ethan's chest, feeling the steady rise and fall of his breathing. It was moments like this, in the quiet aftermath, that Luca felt closest to him. The world outside didn't matter, and the only thing that existed was the warmth of Ethan's embrace.

"You're quiet," Ethan murmured, his voice low and rumbling through his chest. He tilted his head to look down at Luca, his gaze soft but inquisitive. "What's on your mind?"

Luca smiled softly, his fingers continuing their lazy path over Ethan's skin. "Just thinking about us," he admitted, his voice barely above a whisper. "It feels surreal sometimes… how close we've become."

Ethan's eyes softened even further, and he shifted slightly so he could cup Luca's face with one hand, his thumb gently brushing over his cheek. "It doesn't feel real to you?"

"No, it's real," Luca replied quickly, shaking his head. "It's just… overwhelming sometimes. In a good way."

Ethan's lips curved into a smile, and he leaned down to press a tender kiss to Luca's forehead. "I know what you mean," he said quietly. "You make me feel things I've never felt before. It's intense, but I wouldn't change a thing."

Luca's heart swelled at Ethan's words, and he shifted closer, resting his head against Ethan's chest. "I wouldn't either," he whispered, his fingers tightening slightly around Ethan's hand.

For a moment, they lay in comfortable silence, the sounds of their breathing the only noise in the room. But even in the quiet, the simmering heat between them hadn't faded. Luca could feel it in the way Ethan's hand caressed his back, in the way his body still responded to every small touch.

As if sensing Luca's growing need, Ethan's hand slid lower, teasingly brushing the curve of Luca's waist. His touch was slow, deliberate, as if he was savoring every inch of Luca's body. Luca's breath hitched, his skin tingling with anticipation.

"You're so sensitive," Ethan murmured, his voice filled with a mixture of admiration and desire. "I love the way you react to my touch."

Luca bit his lip, his heart racing as Ethan's hand continued its slow exploration. "You know exactly what you're doing," he whispered, a teasing lilt to his voice.

Ethan chuckled softly, his lips brushing against Luca's ear. "I like making you feel good," he murmured, his breath warm against Luca's skin.

Before Luca could respond, Ethan's hand slid even lower, his fingers brushing over the sensitive skin of Luca's inner thigh. The touch was light, teasing, but it sent a bolt of desire shooting through Luca's body.

"Ethan…" Luca breathed, his voice trembling with need.

Ethan responded by pressing a soft kiss to Luca's lips, his hand continuing its slow, torturous path. "Tell me what you want, Luca," he whispered against his lips. "I want to hear you say it."

Luca's body trembled with desire, his need for Ethan overwhelming. "I want you," he gasped, his voice breathless. "Please… I need you."

Ethan's eyes darkened with desire at Luca's words, and without another word, he shifted, pinning Luca beneath him. The heat between them flared once more, and in that moment, Luca knew that the night was far from over.

End of Chapter 57

To Be Continued...