Chapter 35 So Am I A Good KisserThe phone on the table buzzed drawing Jaydens attention away from his meal While engrossed in the message he failed to notice Elyse pouring herself another glass of wine and quietly savoring itWhen he finally looked up after finishing his message he was greeted by her flushed face and shining eyes His gaze fell upon the wine bottle positioned just inches away from its original placeCalmly Jayden questioned Tell me honestly how many glasses did you haveElyse despite gesturing five with her fingers confidently replied Just three glassesDo you realize how potent this wine is Even I wouldnt have three glasses in one sitting Jayden remarkedElyse shook her head leaning closer to him and speaking softly I was just feeling so happy Thats why I had a few extra glassesJayden amused by her drunken state decided to tease her How happy exactlyrWell theres your assistance the removal of online rumors and your hopeful recovery after massages Elyse said with a giggleSo youre only happy about those things Jayden noted with a smirk Observing Dyse in her softened state he found her remarkably alluring With a playful gesture he reached out and gently pinched her cheekIm not the man I once was Now Im just a cripple Dont bother with any massage offers Ive grown accustomed to the pitying looks he confessed his tone tinged with resignationShe grasped his arm a lock of concern etched on her face No you can stand up Once we achieve it well demonstrate to everyone and prove them wrongDo you think standing up will be that easy for me Jayden counteredWell work on rehabilitation Ill give you massages and help with your therapy every day Well persevere until we succeed Elyse insisted her eyes shining with optimismJayden gently lifted her chin his expression tinged with skepticism Rehabilitation might be a lifelong journey for me Are you prepared to commit to that for the rest of your lifeWith a blurry gaze she tilted her head pondering his words Tor the rest of my lifeJayden found it hard to believe that someone would genuinely offer such unwavering support He couldnt shake the pessimistic notion that her dedication might wane over timeThen for the rest of my life Id gladly spend it on your wife he declared het inne resoluteJayden regarded her in astonishment How could she be so willing to commit to a disabled man like him for life Did she truly understand the magnitude of her wordsJayden while Im committed to being your wife forever you do have your flaws Can you work on those too Elyse added her lips forming a playful pout her eyes brimming with reproachJayden cast a casual glance at her and inquired What flaws are we talking about here
Elyse responded You mentioned that my cooking isnt up to parJayden chuckled We have a chef on staff You neednt bother with cooking in the future Id like to extend my lifespan a few more yearsmYoure just teasing Im actually quite skilled in the kitchen Elyse retortedAnd your cooking prowess matches your kissing technique Was I your first kiss Jayden teased furtherElyse felt a pang of nervousness Im a great kisser she defended herself fearing Jayden wouldnt believe herSeeking reassurance she leaned in for a kiss before he could say more Jayden restraining his emotions allowed her to kiss him brieflyOnly when she pulled away did Jayden slowly open his eyes gazing at the audacious woman before him with a steady gazeSo am I a good kisser Nothing to say now huh Elyse remarked sporting a smug smile and wiping her lips There was no trace of saliva She hadnt kissed him sloppilyAs she rose to leave for her room Jayden halted her in her tracksTurning back she found herself enveloped in his embraceYou she began but before she could finish Jayden gently pressed the back of her head and their lips met once moreElyse closed her eyes nervously feeling Jaydens assertive tongue matching his personality even in the intimacy of their kiss She found herself unable to resist him in the slightestThe dining room fell into a hushed tranquility Elyse could distinctly hear the soft sounds of their kisses intermingling As she drifted into a daze a peculiar sensation gradually overwhelmed her senses and she found herself completely immersed in the momentSensing Elyses erratic breathing Jayden realized he needed to ease the intensity His fervent kiss morphed into a tender caress the intertwining of their lips and the gentle play of their teethBreaking away from the kiss he paused observing the slightly parted lips of the woman in his arms as she gasped for air Her eyes now bore a mix of confusion and a hint of desire fueled by their intimacyLifting his gaze Jayden brushed away a stray strand of hair from Elyses mouth with his thumb Thats how you kiss Your technique on the other hand resembles that of a dog lickingThe combined effects of alcohol and their passionate embrace had left Elyse in a haze her mind clouded She gazed at Jayden for a prolonged moment before tilting her head and sinking into his embraceCradling her in his arms Jayden smirked Youre no seasoned drinker yet you seem to enjoy the wine Quite the paradox arent youJaylen stood up with Elyse in his arms and carried her to her roomvAfter ensuring she was comfortably settled in bed he quietly left for the study