Chapter 71: Bound by Desire

Luca's legs trembled beneath him as Ethan's hands continued their slow, deliberate exploration. Every touch felt like fire on his skin, igniting something deep inside that Luca had fought so hard to keep buried. But now, with Ethan's body pressed firmly against him, the resistance was slipping away, leaving only raw, undeniable desire.

Ethan's lips trailed down the side of Luca's neck, his tongue flicking out to taste the sweat that had begun to bead on his skin. "You taste just like I imagined," Ethan murmured against his skin, his voice low and gravelly, sending shivers racing down Luca's spine.

Luca gasped, his fingers gripping the edge of the counter for support as Ethan's hands ventured lower, teasing the sensitive skin just above his waistband. The anticipation was unbearable, and Luca's body responded in ways he couldn't control, arching into Ethan's touch, desperate for more.

"Look at yourself," Ethan commanded, his voice rough with possession as he forced Luca to meet his gaze in the mirror. "Look at how much you want this."

Luca's eyes locked on his own reflection, and what he saw took his breath away. His face was flushed, his lips swollen from Ethan's kisses, and his eyes were dark with desire. He barely recognized himself in that moment—he looked like a man completely consumed by need.

"I…" Luca started, but his voice trailed off as Ethan's fingers dipped lower, slipping beneath the fabric of his pants. The sensation sent a jolt of pleasure through Luca's body, and he moaned softly, his head falling back against Ethan's chest.

"You can't hide from me," Ethan growled, his fingers teasing Luca in ways that made his breath hitch, his body trembling with every touch. "You're mine, Luca. Say it."

Luca's heart pounded in his chest, his mind spinning as he struggled to hold on to the last bit of control he had left. But Ethan wasn't making it easy—every touch, every kiss, every possessive word was pushing Luca closer to the edge, and he didn't know how much longer he could resist.

"I'm…" Luca's voice was barely a whisper, his breath coming in short, shallow gasps as Ethan's fingers continued their tormenting exploration. "I'm yours."

Ethan's grip tightened, and Luca gasped as Ethan's fingers dug into his hips, pulling him back hard against his body. "That's right," Ethan growled, his lips brushing against Luca's ear. "You belong to me."

Luca's head fell forward, his body trembling as he gave in completely, surrendering to the heat, the need, the overwhelming desire that burned between them. Ethan's hands roamed freely now, claiming every inch of Luca's body as his own, leaving no doubt in Luca's mind that he was utterly and completely possessed.

Ethan's lips crashed down onto Luca's neck, biting down hard enough to leave a mark, and Luca's breath hitched, his body arching against Ethan's as pleasure and pain mixed in a way that left him breathless.

The mirror reflected their tangled forms—Ethan's dark, possessive gaze locked on Luca's flushed face, his hands moving with an almost predatory precision, driving Luca closer and closer to the brink. Luca's own reflection stared back at him, wide-eyed and trembling, completely lost in the intensity of the moment.

"I won't let you go," Ethan whispered, his voice a dangerous promise as his hands moved with increasing intensity, pushing Luca further toward the edge of oblivion. "Not now. Not ever."

End of Chapter 71

To Be Continued...