Chapter 49: Chapter 49

She looked too dazed to speak and Bryan called her once more " Ava? Are you okay? " He asked, shaking her gently and the action brought her out of her reverie.

" Huh? Yeah I'm okay, " She cleared her throat and looked down to where they made physical contact.

He looked down too and seemed to take the hint that she wanted him to release his hold on her which he did willingly.

" Thank you " She said softly, and a blush crept up her cheeks.

It was his turn to clear his throat and he did so, looking away with his hands shoved in his pockets.

" Uh... Is that all? " He asked coldly and turned to leave without waiting for an answer.

" Wait! " Ava said in a rush, placing a hand on his muscled arm to stop him. He took a glance at her with eyes brewing with lust. He looked aroused beyond imagination.

" What? " He asked weakly, contrary to how he sounded before.

Ava let her hands fall from his arm in shock. The intensity of the lust she saw in his eyes left her speechless. That was when she realized that he wanted her. He wanted her so bad that he thought leaving the room was the best option at that moment. Thinking about him wanting her excited her so much. It excited her down there that her p*ssy started to react to the intense moment.

" Is there something you wanted to ask, Ava? " He asked again, his voice sounding steady this time.

She stuttered " I... I... " And she stopped. Damn, what's wrong with you, Ava? Was it that difficult to tell him to look at one more painting before he took his leave? She scolded herself and decided to try again.

" I... I... " She started to say, staring deep into his eyes. Bryan held her gaze while he patiently waited for her to speak.

" I want you " She blurted out how she felt without prior thinking. Now, where did that come from? She asked herself in bewilderment. All she wanted to do was ask him to look at one more painting. Oh what have you done, Ava? She thought in panic as she stared at his shocked face. He had gone so still that he could be mistaken for a statue.

" Say it one more time " He commanded, closing the gap between them. Once again, Ava found herself backing off. Right that moment, he looked like a predator closing in on its prey and there was no doubt that she seemed like one because he was staring at her hungrily.

Ava shook her head vigorously " No no, that's not what I meant to say. I wanted to say something different "

But it was as though Bryan couldn't hear her because he kept coming to her, his eyes clouded with emotion.

Ava started to panic. What was he going to do to her? Was he going to kiss her because she confessed that she wanted him? Was he going to scold her? Kill her perhaps? These were the wild thoughts going through Ava's mind and she thought she would lose her mind if she didn't do anything.

So she reached out and gently placed her hands on his broad chest to stop him from coming any closer. She regretted it immediately because the action seemed to fuel his lust even more. He grabbed her hands and pulled her to him.

Ava stared at him, mouth agape at his swift act " Don't tempt me, Ava. " He whispered huskily, drinking in her sweet scent with closed eyes.

Ava trembled visibly " But... But I'm not... " She started to say but wasn't given the chance to finish her sentence because Bryan cut in.

" Oh you are kitten, you tempt me without even knowing what you're doing to me. " His voice was as deep and sexy as the voice she had always fantasized her man having. Bryan cupped her small, cute face in his hands and did nothing but drink in her lavender scent. F*ck, her scent was killing him, he thought.

Gently, he raised her chin like he wanted to kiss her and Ava closed her eyes eagerly, anticipating the kiss which never came, at least not yet. He smiled devilishly, knowing he had her right there. Ava opened her eyes after some minutes and found him staring at her in fascination. She blushed and tried to hide her face but her held her firmly in place.

" Don't be shy with me, Mama. " He whispered into her ears and Ava felt her heart melt as she listened to the powerful words which had an effect on her body. Then he picked her up effortlessly and carried her bridal style to the bed. He didn't rush. He walked slowly, giving her chance to protest but she did nothing of such. Bryan sighed in relief, thankful that she wanted him just as much as he wanted her. He laid her on the bed gently and propped his hands on either side of her to support his weight.

Her hair spread around her head and she looked so gorgeous that it took his breath away. Slowly, he leaned towards her and brought his face so close that Ava thought he was going to kiss her this time so she closed her eyes, waiting for the kiss but it never came. Bryan smiled, loving the way he teased her. She looked so ready but he would torture her more and make her go crazy from wanting him so much. Nahh, he wouldn't kiss her that easily, he decided. Ava's eyes flickered open when she didn't feel his mouth on hers. She found him staring at her again, drinking in every inch of her face.

She glared at him and huffed " Will you just kiss me already, Mr Hayes? "