Chapter 296

He grabbed her by the thighs and effortlessly lifted her up, kicking the door shut and locking it in one smooth motion with his free hand. Calliope was so startled she nearly screamed. She quickly wrapped her arms around his neck and whispered urgently in his ear, "No! The walls are thin here-people can hear us!" Conrad set her down on the bed, propping himself up on both arms, his gaze intensely focused on her, his dark eyes darkening with heat. Unable to resist, he bent down again, kissing her harder this time. His burning lips trailed upward until they stopped at her ear. Nibbling on her earlobe, his voice low and hoarse, he mumbled, "I'll be quiet." In her mind, Calliope cursed-what's the difference between this and just doing it already? Flushed and frustrated, she pushed his shoulder. "Get up! My phone's ringing!" Conrad's eyes were clouded with desire, but he forced himself to pull back. With a sigh, he picked her vibrating phone off the table and handed it to her. The moment sh