Chapter 157: Carnal Desires

The fire crackled like popcorn kernels on high heat, the only sound besides their ragged breaths. The air hung thick with something hotter than the flames – unspoken desire. Jane traced a lazy line down Lucian's jaw, the stubble catching on her fingertips in a way that sent shivers down her spine. "Luce," she murmured, her voice barely a whisper. He met her gaze, his dark eyes swirling with unspoken emotions. "Yeah, Jane?" The space between them felt like it was shrinking in the wash of moonlight filtering through the window. With a boldness that surprised even her, Jane started unbuttoning his shirt. He didn't fight it, his eyes glued to her every move. Each button undone felt like a degree added to the room's temperature. When the shirt fell open, revealing the expanse of his chest, a low whistle escaped Jane's lips. He was all toned muscle,moonlight and shadow playing across his torso. She reached out, her fingers tracing the hard lines of his form, sending a jolt through him th