When They Beg I Rise (Lemira) novel Chapter 882

Orion's eyes gleamed with a hint of triumph at seeing Lemira so excited.

He stood up, adjusting his shirt and trousers. "I'm heading out. I'll have the staff at Bistrova deliver lunch for you."

"You don't have to go through all that trouble. I can just eat at the campus cafeteria."

"There isn't enough time."

Lemira glanced at the clock. "There's plenty of time."

But before she could protest further, the man leaned in, pressed her back into the cushions of the sofa, and deepened the kiss.

Lemira pushed weakly against his chest. "A-aren't you supposed to be heading to the office?"

"I have a few minutes."

Orion caught her wrists, pinning them softly against the backrest.

Lemira's eyelashes fluttered in sheer embarrassment. With her hands raised above her head, she was completely defenseless against him.

She stared up at the ceiling, her face flushed and her almond eyes misty.

Her throat felt incredibly dry. This man was simply too wicked.

Why had she never noticed this side of him before?

When he finally pulled back, Orion kissed the corner of her mouth. "I'll satisfy your craving for gossip tonight."

Lemira stayed completely silent, her face blazing.

She turned her head to check the time and realized she really was running late.

Orion stepped into the bathroom, emerging a full ten minutes later.

Something clicked in Lemira's mind, and she felt a surge of indignation. "You were in there for a long time. Were you doing something bad?"

Orion nonchalantly adjusted his tie. "Ten minutes isn't nearly enough time for that, and you should know that better than anyone."

His strikingly handsome face remained completely composed, as if he were discussing the weather.

Lemira suddenly recalled how long he had spent in the bathroom the previous night—it had been over half an hour.

She remained quiet, her face still red, until she heard the front door click shut behind him.

Lemira reached up to touch her lips; they were definitely a little swollen.

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