Selena knew there was no way she could just up and take her child from here. Even though she hadn''t spotted anyone standing guard on her way in, she was well aware that just because she didn''t see them, didn''t mean they weren''t there. Bill and his crew were definitely lurking in the shadows, keeping a close eye. Little Mateo looked up at his mom with teary eyes, terrified she''d leave him alone again. He didn''t like that woman, and he definitely didn''t want to be someone else''s son.


    Selena closed her eyes for a moment before gently cing Mateo back on the bed. She stroked his little head softly,forting him, "Be a good boy, Mateo. Mommy and... Daddy need to have a chat. Can you wait for Mommy, okay?"


    Mateo hesitated, but he was a sensible kid. Even though he didn''t want to, he nodded slightly, tears still in his eyes.


    Only then did Selena turn to Everett, "Let''s find somewhere else to talk."


    Adult stuff shouldn''t weigh on a child. Mateo was sharp for his age, and some things just weren''t meant for his ears.


    Everett agreed without a fuss. He sped Selena''s wrist, and before she could even react, he had whisked her into the master bedroom next door.


    With the door shut, the tall, strong man pinned the delicate woman against the cab. Everett''s long fingers gripped Selena''s chin, his dark eyes narrowing as he examined her, a flicker of displeasure in his gaze.


    "Selena, youe to see me without even a swipe of lipstick, yet when you''re going on dates with other guys, you dress to the nines. Quite the double standard you''ve got there!"


    Selena almost rolled her eyes. High standards from the ex, she thought.


    His body was burning hot against hers, his warmth and breath seemed to slowly engulf her, leaving her uneasy. Selena steadied herself and tried to push him away, "Everett, weren''t we supposed to talk? Let me go, and we can have a proper conversation." It was as if he couldn''t hear her, his dark eyes locked on her bare face. Not a trace of makeup, and while her natural beauty was undeniable, he was still jealous that she''d dress up meticulously for a date with Callum but treat him so casually. Suddenly, he dipped his head and bit her lip.


    Selena was caught off guard, and he took the opportunity to pry her mouth open, diving into a deep, fervent kiss.


    "Mmm..."


    With her back against the cab, Selena couldn''t retreat. His strong arm circled her waist like an iron band, while his other hand threaded through her hair, forcing her to tilt


    swnov


    her head up to meet his kisso


    What started as a kiss with a hint of punishment gradually shifted in intensity.


    Her intoxicating scent kept invading his senses, his gaze darkened with a rising desire. His yearning for her was never something he hid always straightforward and intense.


    His heated kisses trailed down her slender neck, and his hand slipped beneath her clothes...


    Just as things were spiraling out of control, a sharp p echoed through the room, cutting through the heated tension.


    Selena had pped him hard.


    She didn''t hold back, and Everett''s face turned to the side, marked by three scratches from her nails.


    Selena clutched her disheveled blouse, her face flushed with anger, her chest heaving.


    "Everett, if you''re feeling frisky, go find your woman!"


    Everett slowly turned his gaze back to her.


    Seeing her lips reddened and


    glistening from the kiss, her face flushed like a peach blossom, more stunning than any makeup, the annoyance and jealousy he'' felt finally ebbed away.