Chapter 242 Give Me A Quick Taste

Chapter 242 Give Me A Quick Taste
Apollo's POV

The moment Nathan said we needed to get Mateo to Emma, my heart gave a sharp jolt, not out of worry for the kid, but because Emma's lab meant Thalia.

That cute girl...

The thought of seeing her again—those curves, that fire in her eyes—sent a mix of anticipation and nerves sparking through me.

My pulse quickened, and I stole a glance at Victoria, her face etched with concern as she watched Nathan cradle Mateo.

She didn't notice my shift.

We hustled out of the strategy room, Nathan clutching Mateo tightly as he led the charge to Emma's lab.

Rachel trailed close behind, tears shimmering in her eyes, her hands trembling as she gripped Nathan's arm.

Victoria stayed by her side, her voice soft and soothing. "He's gonna be okay, Rachel. It's just a little vomiting. Don't be scared. Emma will fix him up."

Rachel nodded faintly, her lips pressed tight, her eyes fixed on Mateo's flushed face.

I kept pace behind them, Victoria's hand in mine, but my thoughts were elsewhere—on Thalia, on the way her body had felt under mine last night, the way she'd fought and then surrendered.

So hot.

When we reached Emma's lab, my eyes locked onto Thalia the second we stepped inside. She was there, wearing a crisp white lab coat and safety goggles, pouring some liquid into a beaker with a focus that made her look untouchably sexy.

Emma was beside her, murmuring instructions.

My girl, working like that—so damn cute, so utterly irresistible. My heart pounded with fierce intensity, a hungry, primal edge to it, as I watched her delicate movements with unwavering attention.

The way she focused, completely absorbed in her task, only made her more captivating, more enchanting to my already spellbound eyes.

Nathan barged in, his voice urgent. "Emma, check my son. He's vomiting, not himself—what's wrong with him?"

Emma nodded, glancing at the crowd of us. "Too many people in here," she said firmly. "Nathan, Rachel, come with me to the exam room. The rest of you, wait in the lounge next door."

Thalia's head snapped up, her eyes meeting mine, and I saw her pupils widen, a flicker of shock crossing her face.

My heart flipped, but I kept my expression neutral, even as my blood raced.

Emma turned to Thalia. "Take them to the lounge, get them some water."

Thalia nodded, slipping off her goggles with a quick, practiced motion, and gestured for us to follow.

My nerves buzzed as we walked—Victoria's hand warm in mine, Tyler's suspicious gaze lingering, and Thalia, my secret, leading the way.

The thrill of it, the danger of having my fiancée and her brother right there while Thalia's presence pulled at me, was intoxicating.

Hell, part of me wanted to pin Thalia against the wall and fuck her right there, just to see how far I could push this.

I squeezed Victoria's hand, keeping my voice steady. "Don't worry, babe, we'll wait it out."

She looked up at me, her eyes soft and trusting. "Okay," she said, her voice warm with gratitude. "You're so sweet."

Thalia faltered for a split second, her shoulders stiffening, but she kept walking like nothing had happened.

I smirked, patting Victoria's head gently. "Silly girl," I said, my tone dripping with affection I didn't fully feel. "I'm your fiancé now—basically your husband. Of course I'm gonna be sweet to you, baby."

Tyler snorted from beside us. "Gross. If this isn't a big deal, I'm outta here. Don't need to watch you two make googly eyes. I've got work to set up." He turned to leave.

Victoria called after him, "I'll keep you posted on Mateo through the mind link!"

Tyler gave a curt nod and was gone. I led Victoria into the lounge, my hand still wrapped around hers, but my eyes tracked Thalia as she moved to a small side room to grab water.

She returned with two glasses of ice water, setting them on the table. "You guys hang here," she said.

Victoria tilted her head, studying Thalia. "I don't think I've seen you before," she said, curious but friendly.

Thalia shrugged, her expression neutral. "I came here after the war, haven't been around long. I'm an intern now. Maybe I could check you both out, make sure you're healthy. You know, pre-wedding physicals?"

Victoria's face lit up. "Oh, that's a great idea! We should totally do that, right, baby?"

I turned to her, pouring every ounce of devotion I could fake into my gaze. "Of course, baby. Anything to keep you healthy."

Thalia's eyes flicked to me, unreadable. "Who's first?"

Victoria nudged me, grinning. "You go, baby. Scope it out for me."

I flashed her a warm smile. "Alright, I'll test the waters." Then, turning to Thalia, I said, "Lead the way."

Her gaze was cold, but she nodded, and I followed her, keeping my expression calm even as my pulse thundered.

The second we stepped into the exam room, I shut the door behind us and moved fast, wrapping my arms around her from behind, my lips brushing her ear.

"Miss me?" I whispered, my voice low and hungry. "I've been thinking about you non-stop."

Thalia squirmed and asked, "Are you insane?"

I spun her around, capturing her lips in a hard, desperate kiss. She resisted for a moment, then softened, her body yielding as tears welled in her eyes.

I pulled back, frowning. "What's wrong?"

She glared at me, her voice shaking. "You've got a fucking fiancée, Apollo, and you're here messing with me."

I cupped her face, leaning in close. "I didn't know what love was until I saw you, Thalia. It's like I was blind, and you're the only thing I see now. I love you, no strings, no bullshit. If you want, I'll break it off with Victoria. Just say the word."

Her eyes widened, uncertainty flickering. "No, that's… that's not right."

I pulled her closer, my hand sliding down to grip her full, perfect ass. "Then we'll keep it secret, baby. You and me, underground lovers. When Victoria's gone, I'll make you queen here. Your parents are gone, right? Show them you're their daughter, that you can have it all."

She hesitated, her eyes clouding with a storm of emotions, lips trembling as they pressed into a thin line before reluctantly parting again. Her fingers curled into tight fists at her sides as she struggled to find her voice.

''R-really?'' she finally managed.

"Dead serious," I said, my eyes locked on hers.

"You won't screw me over?" she asked, wary.

"Why would I lie to the girl I love?" I said, my voice smooth as silk.

Before she could answer, I slipped my hand under her shirt, tugging her bra aside to cup her heavy breast, my thumb brushing her nipple. "God, I missed you. Was last night good for you?"

She blushed, her voice barely a whisper. "So big… so satisfying."

I grinned, my dick twitching at her words. "Tonight, I'm gonna make you scream, you little minx."

She shook her head, eyes wide. "This is too crazy."

"Crazy's what makes it love," I said, leaning in. "Give me a quick taste, three minutes."

Her eyes widened. "No way, Victoria's right there!"

"That's what makes it hot," I urged, my voice low. "Gotta be quick."

She shook her head, but I didn't stop. My tongue flicking over her nipple, then pulled her close for a deep, messy kiss.

Her hands hesitated, then slid down, grazing my hard dick through my jeans.

I groaned, my fingers slipping to her pussy, finding her already wet.

"So fucking needy," I murmured, smirking. "You want it bad, don't you?"

She bit her lip, her voice shaky. "Last night… I kept thinking about you. It was so good."

"Let me make Gladiator better," I said, my fingers teasing her.

But then voices broke through—Nathan and Rachel, just outside!!!

"Thank God, it's nothing serious," Nathan said, relief heavy in his voice. "Nearly gave me a heart attack."

Rachel laughed softly. "Me too. Are they in here?"

Thalia's pussy clenched around my fingers, her eyes wide with panic.

Victoria's voice cut in, "No, Apollo's in the exam room getting checked. Come this way!"

Their footsteps faded, and Thalia exhaled, sweating. "Fuck, I thought we were caught. They'd kill me."

I chuckled, pulling my hand free and kissing her hard. "Yeah, Nathan's brutal. Get dressed, let's go."