Chapter 69: Caught in the Heat

Luca's breath was ragged, his chest heaving as Ethan pressed him harder against the cold countertop. The intensity in Ethan's gaze was all-consuming, as if nothing else in the world mattered but this moment, but him. Luca could feel the heat of Ethan's body, the solid weight of him, and it made his head spin.

Ethan's lips hovered dangerously close to Luca's, teasing him with the proximity, but not giving in. "You can't run from me, Luca," he whispered, his voice sending shivers down Luca's spine. "You know that, don't you?"

Luca swallowed hard, his throat dry, his mind spinning as he tried to gather his thoughts. But it was impossible to think with Ethan so close, his body so overwhelming. "I never wanted to run," Luca whispered, his voice trembling with a mix of fear and desire.

Ethan smirked, his fingers grazing Luca's skin, sending sparks of electricity wherever they touched. "Then don't," he murmured, his lips finally crashing down onto Luca's with a fervor that left him breathless.

Luca's fingers dug into Ethan's shoulders, pulling him closer, needing more of him. The kiss was wild, desperate, as if neither of them could get enough. Ethan's hands roamed Luca's body, claiming every inch as his own, making it clear that Luca belonged to him, and him alone.

Their lips parted, and Luca gasped for air, his body trembling with the intensity of the moment. Ethan's hands slid down his sides, gripping his hips tightly, leaving Luca no room to escape. The possessiveness in Ethan's touch was undeniable, and it sent a thrill through Luca that he couldn't suppress.

Ethan's lips moved down to Luca's neck, biting and sucking at the sensitive skin there, marking him as his own. Luca's breath hitched, his head falling back as he gave in to the sensations flooding his body. It was too much, and yet, not enough. He needed more, more of Ethan, more of the heat that burned between them.

Without warning, Ethan spun Luca around, pressing him face-first against the mirror. Luca's reflection stared back at him, his eyes wide with a mix of fear and desire. He could feel Ethan's breath hot against his neck, his body pressing firmly against Luca's back, trapping him in place.

"You're mine," Ethan growled, his voice low and dangerous as his hands gripped Luca's waist. "Say it."

Luca's heart pounded in his chest, his breath coming in short, shaky bursts. He could feel Ethan's need, his desperation to hear the words, to know that Luca was his and his alone. And in that moment, Luca realized he couldn't deny it anymore.

"I'm yours," Luca whispered, his voice barely audible, but it was enough.

Ethan's grip tightened, and his lips crashed down on Luca's neck, biting down hard enough to leave a mark. Luca gasped, his body arching against Ethan's, the sensation sending a shockwave of pleasure through him. Ethan's hands roamed lower, teasing Luca in ways that left him breathless, his body trembling with anticipation.

"You're mine," Ethan repeated, his voice a possessive growl as he pressed harder against Luca, his hands working expertly to drive him to the edge. "Never forget that."

Luca's eyes fluttered shut, his body giving in completely to Ethan's touch. The intensity between them was overwhelming, a fire that couldn't be extinguished. And in that moment, Luca knew he was lost—lost to the heat, to the passion, to Ethan.

End of Chapter 69

To Be Continued...