Chapter 30: Give Me Thirty Thousand Dollars

Arthur was different tonight. Softer. Slower. Every touch deliberate, every kiss lingering like he wanted to memorize the shape of me. His hands traced fire along my skin, teasing until I was a trembling mess, moaning his name without shame. Only when I was shaking apart did he finally sink into me, his hips rolling with a patience that felt like torture. No rough thrusts, no rush to finish. Just a deep, steady rhythm that stretched me full and dragged every nerve to the edge. His mouth never stopped moving, leaving kisses across my neck, my shoulders, down the curve of my body as if he wanted to brand me everywhere at once. It didn't take long before I had nothing left to give. My body went limp, sprawled beneath him as he kept taking, slow and consuming. "Serena…" My name broke from his lips in a rough whisper as his pace faltered. I couldn't answer. I couldn't do anything but feel as another wave crashed through me, my vision flashing white. I don't know how long it lasted. Time dis