Chapter 192

Serena's POV Ryan swept me into his arms with startling ease, carrying me through the master suite. My heart hammered against my ribs as he set me down on the cool marble of the bathroom counter. "Stay," he commanded, his voice dropping to that dangerous baritone that made my skin prickle with anticipation. He turned to start the bath, steam rising as hot water cascaded into our oversized tub. The scent of jasmine oil filled the air as he poured it generously into the swirling water. I watched, transfixed, as he straightened and began unbuttoning his shirt. Each movement was deliberate, his eyes never leaving mine. The crisp white fabric parted to reveal bronzed skin stretched over sculpted muscle. He shrugged it off his shoulders, letting it fall carelessly to the floor. My breath caught as his hands moved to his belt. The metallic clink as he unbuckled it echoed through the marble bathroom. He unzipped his trousers with maddening slowness, pushing them down powerful thighs before ste