“Come out! Let’s settle this once and for all, man to man!"

The door swung open again. Brian said nothing for a while, just stood there, looming over Hutton.

“Come on, then, why don't we settle this with our fists?" Hutton challenged.

Brian's lips curled into a slow, easy smile.

“I'm afraid I can't. I'ma little busy at the moment. Rosalynn is still waiting for me in the bedroom."

Rosalynn didn‘t know whether to cry or laugh as Brian and Hutton bickered in front of her.

"You are so childish, Brian."

Brian's arms went around her, his fingers moving to gently caress her earlobe.

“I keep getting called an old man, so I thought a little bit of childishness would balance things out."

His fingers kept grazing her skin in light, teasing touches, and Rosalynn knew exactly what he was up to.

She tensed up and tried to worm her way out of his embrace.

“Let me go. I'm taking a shower."

Brian's eyebrow raised at that, and he leaned down to whisper, "Sounds perfect. Let's go together.”

“Enough, Brian! It's already been two days. Don't tell me you plan to keep on going like this. You're going to tire yourself out."

Brian's eyes darkened.

“Is that a challenge? It'll be my pleasure to Prove you wrong.”

With that, he scooped her in his arms and carried her into the bathroom, kicking the door behind him. He placed Rosalynn on the washstand, caging her body with his.

Rosalynn tried to free herself to no avail. Before she could move, his Lips swooped down, capturing hers in a heated kiss

The moment was broken by a loud ring from a phone.

The sound knocked some sense back into Rosalynn and she fought against the haze of desire that had been steadily consuming her.

"Brian, wait. Let me answer my phone.”

His brows scrunched, clearly dissatisfied, but he still brought her the phone.