His Wicked Obsession (Archer and Virginia) novel Chapter 361

The night was heavy as the Maybach pulled smoothly into the garage at South Hill.

Archer Vanderbilt stepped out, pinching the bridge of his nose to ward off a headache, and headed into the villa.

Pushing open the master bedroom door on the second floor, he found only a warm yellow wall sconce left on by the entrance—a nightlight left exclusively for him.

Virginia Caldwell lay on her side, her back to the door. A thin blanket was draped carelessly over her, revealing a dusty-pink silk nightgown underneath.

The hem of the gown had ridden up, exposing a stretch of smooth, luminous skin along her calves.

She had been exhausted lately and was sleeping deeply. Stepping closer, he could even hear the faint, rhythmic sound of her breathing.

Archer stood by the bed, watching her for a moment. His gaze softened as he loosened his tie, turning to head into the bathroom.

The hot water washed over him, but it couldn't wash away the lingering irritation and fatigue he had brought back from Bayview Manor.

Ten minutes later, he stepped out, damp and warm, pulling back the thin blanket to slide into bed.

Wrapping a long arm around her, he pulled her directly into his embrace.

Half-asleep, Virginia caught his familiar scent and didn't resist. Instead, she leaned closer, finding a comfortable spot against his chest.

Archer rested his chin on the top of her head and closed his eyes.

The woman in his arms felt soft and warm, carrying a faint scent of white tea. It grounded him, but it also stirred a flicker of inappropriate desire.

His breathing grew heavier. The large hand resting on her slender waist began to wander, slowly caressing her through the thin silk.

The fire within him burned, demanding more.

But he stopped himself.

He couldn't bear to keep her awake.

The back-to-back itinerary in Munich over the past two days had left him exhausted, and he knew it had drained her just as much.

Tightening his hold, he locked her securely in his arms, suppressing his surging desires, and forced himself to sleep.

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