Chapter 47

After some time, Aaron was leaning over Ivy, who lay in the back seat He slowly unbuttoned his shirt, revealing his sculpted torso, the soft light casting delicate shadows across his skin. Dressed in nothing but a pair of pants, he looked impossibly handsome—his gaze locked on hers, intense and unreadable. Ivy’s heart beat faster. He gently cupped her cheek, his thumb brushing her skin with care. “Open your eyes, babe,” he murmured softly. “I want to see you.” With hesitation, she parted her lips and looked up into his eyes. He hadn’t even undressed her, hadn’t truly touched her yet, and still, her cheeks flushed a burning red. Aaron slipped his hand beneath the fabric of her top, his fingers tracing delicate circles around her navel. Her whole body reacted with a soft shiver, and a whisper escaped her lips. “Aaron…” “I just want to kiss every inch of you, Ivy.” Embarrassed, she buried her face against his chest. But Aaron gently guided her chin up, making her meet his gaze. “You’re be