Chapter 542

Joe felt diffident as he stared at Skylar. Although she seemed very weak, she was still a temptress. Scenes from last night rushed to the forefront of his mind. Joe's heart pounded, and his Adam's apple bobbed. Then, his eyes darkened. Joe took advantage of his height and crossed the room to kiss Skylar in a few strides. Skylar hadn't been prepared. She wasn't expecting Joe to kiss her out of the blue. As Joe's hands slid down to her waist, she grabbed his hand. "Joe, can't you control yourself?" Skylar was tearing up. She was terrified of him. He went at her so many times last night. How could he still get it up now? Her legs were still sore. Joe kissed the corner of her red-rimmed eyes. He said, "Don't overthink it. It's only that you seemed so tempting when you looked at me like that. I didn't want to let you down." Skylar exclaimed, "You've read too much into it!" The corner of her lips twitched. How hadn't she realized that he was great at twisting the truth? S