Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

"Sure thing," Anya replied sweetly.

By the time Anya finished her shower, Leo was still glued to his phone, browsing flight tickets. She wrapped her hair in a towel and cozied up next to Leo. "Chad, what's caught your eye?" she asked playfully. Leo extended his arm around Anya, pulling her closer. "Just checking out the flight times," he said.

"How about a morning flight? I love the meals on that airline; they're so good!" Anya beamed at Leo with an adorable smile.

Leo chuckled, hit purchase, and secured two tickets on the spot. With the transaction done, he set his phone aside and turned to take in his alluring girlfriend, feeling a sudden dryness in his throat as he swallowed hard. Anya felt her cheeks heat up under his gaze, her shyness making her even more endearing.novelbin

With just the two of them in the room, the air thick with romance, Leo's mind wandered to some mischievous thoughts. Without warning, he pulled Anya into his arms and kissed her deeply. He devoured her lips, breaking down her defenses, savoring her sweet aroma, and leaving a trace of himself behind. Her lips, now flushed, were the only testament to Leo's fervor as he tugged at Anya's nightgown, revealing her graceful shoulders. His kisses journeyed from her lips to her jawline, down her tender neck, across her elegant collarbone, and onto her soft shoulders...

Just then, a knock on the door shattered the moment.

They paused, catching their breath.

Anya's eyes sparkled with a mix of excitement and embarrassment as she nestled into Leo's embrace, her damp hair resting on his legs.

"Who's there?" Leo called out after a moment, his voice steady.

"It's not you, Leo. I'm calling for Anya. Anya, your aunt ordered takeout. Do you want anything?" Molly's voice came through the door.

Leo adjusted Anya's clothes, glancing at her blushing ears, "Do you want anything to eat?"

Anya shook her head, and Leo replied, "No, we're good."

Molly sounded confused, "Anya? Why's Leo answering?"

Leo quipped, "She's in the shower."

Molly huffed and moved on, knocking on the next door, "Mia..."

While the sisters were deciding on food, Mia casually remarked, "Wouldn't it be great if we were by the beach, grilling fresh seafood and just having fun?"

Andre raised an eyebrow at the idea but kept his thoughts to himself.

Back in the room, Anya sat up from Leo's lap, her body still tingling and her heart racing from his kisses. Her lips, more alluring than ever, only added to her bashfulness. Leo looked at her fondly, helping her to her feet, "Go dry your hair, or you'll end up with a headache."

Anya dashed off to the bathroom, and Leo watched her graceful figure disappear, swallowing hard to keep his desires in check. He then stepped out onto the balcony, letting the ocean breeze clear his mind as he gazed at the dark, expansive sea.

Meanwhile, Hansen was at home, watching the kids enjoy their lives, which only seemed to add to his gloom. The holiday preparations were lackluster, with everything relying on Naomi Mastin's organization and the butler's dedication.

Hansen called the kids several times a day, "Really? None of you are coming home for the holidays?"

Leo and Anya already had their return planned. "The day after tomorrow, I'll drop Anya off at her place, and then I'll head back," Leo explained.

At the diner, Andre turned to Chad, "How much time did you take off?"

Chad cleared his throat, "I've been pulling all-nighters lately. The chief thought I was having family troubles and gave me a week off."

Everyone knew Chad practically

lived at the station, working around the clock. When the chief heard he wanted time off, he didn't hesitate, "Take it! Go home. Is a week

e another."

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