Chapter 74
Zack let out a guilty sigh. “Do you think we were kinda disloval backth
Rachel nodded. “Yeah, definitely not our finest moment. But come on, it’s just putting on some ointment. That goy’s gay What’s there to be scared of
Zack rubbed his nose, hesitating to respond.
If he had only suspected it before, he was definitely sure now that Zayne had nothing to do with the gay community.
He could always tell. If a guy was into men, Zack could snitt it out instantly.
And the way Zayne had grabbed that intment from him earlier? That was peak straight guy energy, practically oozing machismoi
Tsk. Just what kind of man had Enrica gotten herself insolved with?
Back at Enrica’s place, she closed the door behind them. Now alone, Zayne cleared his throat awkwardly. “You uh, take off your shirt. Let me check your injury,
Enrica hadn’t thought much of it at first, but a sudden wave of discomfort hit her the moment he said that. Then again, he was gay, so it wasn’t like this should be a big deal.
To him, she was probably no different from a naked farm animal, just pale skin and nothing more.
He was only trying to help, and here she was, acting all shy about it. That would be way too ungrateful.
any awkwardness she felt disappeared.
with that thought, any
She was wearing a fitted business dress that day. Unbuttoning the top, she let the fabric slip off her shoulders, then tugged it down to her waist, exposing her smooth shoulders and slender back
At that moment, she was left in nothing but a pale pink bra on top. Zayne didn’t even want to think about what was under that bra
Zayne’s lips felt inexplicably dry. His gaze darkened as he took in the sight of the half–naked Enrica in front of him
He had always been unfazed by women, but right now, his heartbeat was pounding so hard it was nearly out of control.
After taking a deep breath, he swallowed hard, his Adam’s apple bobbing.
No matter how much he tried to keep his eyes in check, they kept dritting toward where her dress had slipped down.
And the more he looked, the more annoying that remaining fabric around her waist seemed.
He repeatedly told himself not to look at her
Her fair skin was smooth like polished pearl, making the bruises on her back look even more jarring.
Zayne inhaled deeply again, forcing himself to stay composed.
Facing away from him, Enrica suddenly felt a strange heat radiating from behind her. Puzzled, she asked, “Why haven’t you put the ointment on yet?” Zayne’s voice came out slightly hoarse “Had to open the tube. Took a second.”
He squeezed some ointment onto his fingertips and gently spread it over her bruises.
Her skin was incredibly soft. He deliberately kept has touch featherlight, afraid of hurting her.
Even so, Enrica flinched slightly. She was clearly in pain but clenched her teeth and endured it without a word.
Zayne pressed his lips together and mumured, “Almost done. Just hang in there.”
The moment he finished, he put the tube down, turned away, and said in a low voice, “All done.”
Enrica quickly pulled her dress back on, then turned to Zayne, looking a little embarrassed. “Sorry for the trouble.”
Zayne kept his expression unreadable, gave a small nod, and walked off to his room without another word.
Enrica frowned slightly. Was it that much of a hassle for him? or did he feel uncomfortable doing it? Little did she know, behind his locked bedroom door, Zayne dropped to the floor and did 200 push–ups straight.
