CHAPTER THREE
Elijah
Tension has taken over my body ever since I laid eyes on Olivia. It was like the moment I saw her, my entire world turned upside down. I had no idea that one woman could have such an effect on me.
And yet here we are. Me, pacing my old bedroom, wondering how I can make Olivia mine.
She’s so much younger than me, so beautiful, so innocent. She could have anyone in the world with those enticing curves and her beautiful eyes, drawing me in like a magnet. So why would she want me?
It seems like she has no idea who I am either, which is a first. I’m not used to meeting people who don’t know who I am. Being a Hollywood star tends to get you noticed. But Olivia didn’t treat me any differently, probably because she has no idea that I’m a movie star. That suits me just fine. Maybe then, she will find a way to like me just for me.
I guess my job has been a blessing and a curse. It’s given me the life that so many people idolize and dream of.
I have more money than I’ll ever need, and I could have the pick of nearly any woman on Earth. In fact, women fall at my feet, and I could have any of them forever with just a few words.
But Olivia seems different. She seemed captured by my presence, but I also got the feeling she could still slip away so easily. Maybe it’s because I want her too. Maybe it’s made the stakes higher, put pressure on me where it hasn’t existed before. But I still get this distinct feeling that she won’t be mine so easily.
Any other woman could walk away from me, and I wouldn’t care one bit…but this enigmatic woman needs to be mine. I can’t allow her to be the one that got away.
She’s everything I’ve ever wanted. She’s made my cock rock-hard in seconds. She’s made me think of her in a way I’ve never thought of any woman before. I need her like I need to breathe. In fact, the thought of her alone in her room right now is enough to drive me wild.
I should give her some space. She doesn’t even know me. Why would she want me to come and interrupt her evening? She probably hasn’t even thought about me since she arrived here. And yet, all I can think about is being around her. I want to spend my evening with her, getting to know her, exploring her body as well as her mind. I know that I should keep my distance and let her settle in but….
I can’t keep away any longer. It’s already been a few hours since I left her in her room. And yet, I’ve spent every moment since thinking of her. I need to be around her, to test the waters with her. I need to see if this spark between us can become something even more.
Before I can tell myself it’s a bad idea, I head to her bedroom. I know this place so well, even though I left years ago. I leave my room on the top floor and head to the middle floor, where the guests stay. I find the biggest suite, where I left her, and knock on the door.
If my mother knew what I was up to, harassing one of our guests and a non-paying one, she would likely wonder what the hell I was doing. But I don’t even know myself. I’m driven by my desire, unable to use rational thought any longer. She’s changed me in that regard, and now, there’s no going back.
She has a hold on me, and that won’t ever change.
Heading for the bedroom door, I hear her moving around in the room. I hold my breath, bracing myself to see her again, but it’s not enough to prepare me for her beauty as she shows up at the door. She’s like a goddess with her golden hair. Her curvaceous hips make me want to grab her and have my way with her.
I’ve never seen a woman so damn irresistible in my entire life. How have I gone this long without knowing what true beauty really is?
“Hi,” she says quietly, seemingly nervous. I guess I have that effect on her. I watch as her eyes roam my body, and I smirk to myself. I guess she’s been checking me out as much as I have been checking her out.
“Hey,” I practically growl. I can’t seem to help myself, it just comes out that way. She’s having an effect on me, too. “I just wanted to check on you. Make sure you’re settling in.”
She blushes coyly, making my cock stiffen even more. God, she’s so beautiful without even knowing it. “That’s so kind of you…I’m settling in fine, thank you. I really needed a place to stay. I’m so grateful for you allowing me to stay here.”