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Chapter 137: Competitive Side

Author: MM de Wet
last update publish date: 2026-06-20 14:17:43

“I need to be inside you,” Zack admits between kisses, his forehead pressing against hers. “I was actually thinking I should return the favor,” Anna says with a smirk. “Since we are practicing patience…” A grin spread across his face as he leans back against the vintage motel headboard. His green eyes gleam with challenge and desire in the warm lighting. “Oh, is that how we are playing this now?” he says with a low chuckle, his hands movi

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    Zack’s hands slide down her arms, his thumbs tracing slow, deliberate circles over her elbows before moving to her collarbone. The soapy water drips from his fingers, catching the dim light of the bathroom. He works with a focused intensity, his touch firm enough to leave a trail of warmth wherever he presses. “You are so quiet,” he notes, his voice a low rumble against her skin as he moves to her shoulders. “Usually, you have got something witty to say back to me.” He does not wait for an answer, instead letting his hands roam lower, his palms smoothing over the curves of her torso beneath the water. “That’s it,” he murmurs, his eyes meeting hers over her shoulder. “Just relax for me. I have got you.”“I am just enjoying the services,” Anna says with a playful smile. Zack’s smirk widened with pride at her response, as he moves his hands down her sides, his fingers pressing lighting into her waist.

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    Zack’s competitive nature softens into something more vulnerable as he leans back against Anna’s chest fully, letting her hold him for a moment. The warm water swirls around their bodies while steam rises in gentle wisps between them. “I am serious though,” he says quietly, his voice losing its usual edge. “I want to grow old with you. watch you get wrinkles and complain about your back hurting and still think you are the most beautiful woman in the room.” His free hand splashes water playfully at her side underwater. She laughs softly. “Now is that not an image,” she says with a strange amusement. “It actually sounds very romantic.” Zack’s face lights up with triumphant satisfaction at her romantic response, his chest swelling with pride as he feels her laugh against his back.“Romantic? Fuck yes, it is,” Zack says confidently, turning to face Anna fully in the tub. Water cascades down his muscular

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    “Oh yeah?” Zack growls lowly, his hands sliding down from Anna’s shoulders to grip her waist firmly. “You had better fucking mean that. Because if you make me sit through some spa treatment with cucumber slices on my eyes, I am expecting payback.” His thumbs dug into her hips possessively while his green eyes lock onto hers with intense focus, searching for any sign of hesitation in her promise. “Tell me exactly what you have in mind,” he commands roughly, his voice carrying that dominant edge she finds too irresistible. “I could oil you up.” She says playfully. “Give you a more intimate massage…” her voice carries a seductively suggestive tone. His eyes darken with obvious desire at her seductive suggestion.The steamy bathroom feels like it is closing it around them as Zack pulls Anna flush against his chest, one hand sliding up to grip the back of her neck possessively. “Fuck yes,” he grow

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    The steamy bathroom fills with the gentle sounds of water lapping against their bodies while bubbles cling to her skin in the warm lighting from above. “Yeah, you do,” Zack says with a low chuckle, nipping playfully at Anna’s earlobe. “Like during our study session.” His hands move through the water to rest possessively on her hips, thumbs brushing against the sensitive skin just above her thighs. “Riding me while studying the cold war. That really turned me on during my history exam.” He continues with amusement in his voice. “I guess I was having trouble thinking straight that day,” she said with a light laugh. His competitive nature ignites with triumphant satisfaction at her light laugh, his smirk widening as he remembers that study session vividly.The steamy bathroom feels smaller somehow, filled with the intimate sounds of water lapping against their bodies while bubbles cling to Anna’s skin in the warm lighti

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