Chapter 185

NOAH I lay beside her, my palm resting gently against her face, leaving no space between us. My thumb moved slowly behind her ear as I looked at her. My gaze lingered on her, and something tightened quietly in my chest. “Olivia…” I called her name, my voice low and slightly hoarse. Before I could stop myself, I leaned closer. I pressed a light kiss against her cheek, then along her jaw, moving down to her neck. My hand tightened slightly at her waist before I forced myself to stop. I could smell the faint scent of her hair mixed with alcohol every time I breathed. I kept my movements controlled, not letting my lips stay in one place for too long, careful not to leave any mark on her skin. When my lips reached her ear, I paused briefly before biting her earlobe lightly. “Hm…” She reacted softly. She instinctively tried to push me away, but her hands were weak and unsteady. “Coco… be good… you can’t get on my bed… you haven’t showered in ages…” she murmured, her voice soft and unclear as