CHAPTER 4 A NIGHT WITH ETHAN.

The hotel clerk nodded, her eyes wide with awe and admiration. “Yes, sir,” she stammered, her hands trembling as she swiped the card. “Everything is taken care of.” The man turned to Bianca, a smug smile playing on his lips. “Let’s not keep waiting, shall we?” he said, offering her his arm. Bianca took it, her nerves dancing in her stomach as they walked towards the elevator. As they stepped inside, the man turned to her, his expression intense. “Once we’re in the suite, there’s no going back,” he said, his voice low and dangerous. “Are you sure you’re up for this?” She swallowed hard, her heart pounding in her chest. “I’m up for it,” she said, her voice sounding braver than she felt. The elevator stopped, the doors sliding open with a hiss. “Good,” the man said, his hand tightening around her arm as they stepped into the hallway. The hallway was silent, the thick carpet muffling their footsteps as they walked towards the suite at the end. The man’s grip was firm, almost possessive, as if he were leading her to a place from which there was no escape. The man’s key card slid into the lock, the door swinging open to reveal a sumptuous suite, all marble and silk and gilt-edged opulence. Bianca’s eyes widened as the man ushered her inside, the door clicking shut behind them with a finality that sent a shiver down her spine. In the center of the room, a king-sized bed was piled high with pillows and fluffy duvets, its sheets a pristine white against the deep, luxurious carpet. “Make yourself comfortable,” the man said, his voice like silk. “Would you like a drink?” She nodded, her voice catching in her throat as she sank down onto the edge of the bed. “A glass of wine, please.” The man walked over to the minibar, the clink of glassware filling the silence as he poured two glasses of wine. “Here,” he said, offering her a glass. “You may need this.” She accepted the glass, taking a small sip to steady her nerves. The wine was smooth, almost too smooth, like velvet on her tongue. She could feel its warmth spreading through her body, easing her tension. The man watched her as she drank, his eyes gleaming with a predatory gleam. “So,” he said, his voice low and dangerous, “let’s talk about what you’re willing to do.” Bianca felt her heart rate spike, the warm buzz of the wine quickly replaced by a rush of adrenaline. “I…” she stammered, “I thought we already discussed that.” “Oh, we did,” the man replied, his voice turning cold and hard. “But I want to hear you say it again. Her mouth went dry, her mind racing. What was he getting at? What did he want to hear? “I…I’m willing to do whatever it takes,” she said, her voice shaking with nerves. “Whatever it takes to…to satisfy you.” The man smiled, a cruel, chilling smile that sent a chill down her spine. “Good,” he said, stepping closer. “Because I expect a lot from my companions. And I don’t tolerate failure.” The air in the room seemed to thicken, the silence stretching on for what felt like an eternity. She could feel the man’s gaze on her, like a physical weight pressing down on her. “So,” he said, his voice soft and dangerous, “let us begin.” With those words, he reached out and took the wine glass from her hand, placing it on the nightstand with a clink. And then, without warning, he grabbed her by the shoulders, his grip tight and unforgiving. Bianca gasped as the man pulled her to her feet, the blood roaring in her ears as he pushed her up against the wall. “Do you trust me?” he asked, his voice a low, rumbling growl. She could feel his breath on her neck, hot and heavy. She wanted to scream, to run, to fight back, but his grip was too strong. “I…I trust you,” she stammered. “Good,” the man whispered, his fingers digging into her skin. “Because I’m going to take you to the edge of pleasure and pain.” He released her, his hands roaming over her body like a predator exploring its prey. And then, with a suddenness that took her breath away, he spun her around and pressed her face-first against the wall. Bianca’s heart raced as she felt him pull the zipper of her dress down her back. The cool air hit her skin, raising goose bumps on her flesh as the man peeled the dress off her body. She could feel his hands roaming over her curves, his fingers tracing her contours with an intensity that was almost unbearable. And then he pressed his body against hers, his hardness pressing into the small of her back. She could feel the heat of his skin, the power of his muscles as he held her in place. “Are you ready?” he whispered into her ear, his voice rough and dark. Bianca’s breath caught in her throat as she felt him reach around and untie her bra, freeing her breasts from their confines. His hands were warm against her skin, his touch sending waves of pleasure through her body. And then he was pressing against her, his body a furnace of desire as he nuzzled her neck, his teeth grazing her flesh with a teasing, predatory bite. “Tell me you want me,” he growled, his voice low and commanding. Her mind was reeling, her body aching for release as she surrendered to his touch. “I…I want you,” she whispered, her voice breathless and shaking. The man chuckled, his lips moving down her neck, his teeth grazing her skin in a way that sent shivers down her spine. “Good,” he said, his voice low and dark. “Because I’m about to make you mine.” With a swift movement, the man turned her around and pushed her onto the bed, the comforter soft beneath her skin. He loomed over her, his eyes dark with desire as he began to undress. Bianca watched, her heart pounding, as the man’s clothes fell away, revealing the muscular physique of a man in his prime. His body was a work of art, his skin smooth and taut. And then he was on top of her, his weight pinning her to the bed as his lips found hers, his kiss hungry and demanding. Bianca’s body responded to his touch, her hips arching against his as she kissed him back with a passion that surprised even herself. His hands roamed over her body, their touch both gentle and insistent, driving her wild with desire. And then he was inside her, filling her with a sudden, shocking intensity that left her breathless. He moved against her, his body a living flame, his thrusts hard and possessive. Bianca let out a cry of pleasure, her body arching against his as the orgasm began to build deep within her. The man’s thrusts became more urgent, more demanding, driving her to the brink of ecstasy. And then he was biting her neck, his teeth grazing her skin as he growled her name, his voice a primitive, primal force.