Chapter 301

Ryan's hands gripped my thighs firmly as he carried me across the living room, my back hitting the wall with a gentle thud. His mouth never left mine, hungry and demanding, stealing my breath with each passionate kiss. "I've thought about this every night," he whispered against my lips, his voice husky with desire. "Touching you, tasting you..." I tugged impatiently at his shirt buttons, desperate to feel his skin against mine. "Show me," I challenged, eyes locked with his. In one swift movement, Ryan set me down and stripped off his shirt, revealing the sculpted planes of his chest and abdomen. My fingers traced the contours of his muscles, savoring the way they tensed beneath my touch. "Your turn," he commanded softly, reaching for the zipper of my dress. The expensive fabric pooled at my feet, leaving me in nothing but lace underwear. Ryan's eyes darkened as they traveled over my body, appreciation and hunger evident in his gaze. "God, you're beautiful," he breathed, pulling me agai