From Neglected Wife to CEO’s Obsession novel Chapter 145

Never in a million years would I have guessed I’d end up pressed against a total heartthrob like this—twice in the same day.

And not just any guy, either. This is Elliot, the absolute catch of Georgia Bay. Every woman around here has her eye on him, whether they admit it or not.

The first time I landed on him, I was in full-on survival mode. There was no time for embarrassment or second thoughts. But now? Now I’m painfully aware of every point where our bodies touch, clinging to him like my life depends on it.

I can feel everything—his rock-solid chest, the defined lines of his waist, my stomach flush against his abs. Those abs could probably open a bottle or, honestly, serve as a straight edge for drawing. If Kailynn ever got this close to a guy built like this, she’d probably faint from excitement.

Even through his clothes, Elliot feels like he’s carved out of stone, every muscle sharp and powerful. The heat radiating off him is impossible to ignore.

This is only the second time I’ve been this close to Elliot.

The first time, I was half out of it, running on pure adrenaline. Embarrassment wasn’t even on my radar. But now, fully awake, breathing in the same air, tangled up with him—it’s a whole different story. When I accidentally pressed against his chest, it was like a jolt of electricity shot through me, leaving my whole body tingling.

He stiffened for a split second, and I could have sworn I saw his ears turn pink.

Meanwhile, my face was burning. I could feel the flush spreading, and the only thing I could do was duck my head and let my hair hide how red I was.

Elliot let out a low, rough laugh above me. He shook the rope binding us together and called up, steady and calm, “Ready on your end? Let’s give it a shot.”

Blake’s voice answered right away from above, and the rope went taut.

Elliot looked down, voice low and a little rough. “You ready to climb? Scared?” His hand was steady and warm at my waist, gently guiding me closer.

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