Midnight Cravings

Chapter 1: The Tease Before Sleep

Gabi leaned against the doorway of their dimly lit bedroom, her silk robe slipping just enough to reveal the curve of her hip. The air was thick with the scent of lavender and anticipation. Isaac sat on the edge of the bed, shirtless, his eyes tracing her every move like a predator sizing up its prey. But Gabi wasn’t prey—she was the hunter, and she knew exactly how to play this game.

‘Long day, huh?’ she purred, her voice dripping with mischief as she sauntered closer, her bare feet silent on the hardwood floor. ‘You look like you need to unwind.’

Isaac smirked, leaning back on his hands, his gaze locked on her. ‘And you think you’re the cure for my stress, do you?’

‘Oh, I don’t think, darling. I *know*.’ Gabi stopped just inches from him, her fingers brushing the tie of her robe, teasingly slow. ‘Question is, can you keep up with me tonight?’

He chuckled, a low, dangerous sound. ‘Careful, Gabi. You’re playing with fire.’

‘Good. I like it hot.’ She let the robe fall open, revealing the lace of her black lingerie clinging to her skin like a second layer. Isaac’s breath hitched, his eyes darkening with hunger. She stepped between his legs, her hands sliding up his chest, nails grazing just hard enough to make him tense. ‘You’ve been working too hard. Let me take care of you.’

‘Bossy as ever,’ he shot back, but his voice was rough, betraying how much he wanted this. ‘What’s in it for you?’

Gabi grinned, leaning down until her lips hovered over his ear. ‘Watching you lose control. There’s nothing sexier than that.’ Her tongue flicked against his earlobe, and she felt him shudder beneath her touch. She pulled back just enough to meet his gaze, her eyes glinting with challenge. ‘Think you can handle me, Isaac?’

His hands gripped her hips, pulling her closer with a force that made her gasp. ‘Try me.’

She laughed, sharp and wicked, pushing him back onto the bed as she straddled him. Her fingers worked at his belt with expert precision, the metallic clink echoing in the quiet room. ‘Oh, I plan to.’ Her voice dropped to a whisper as she felt him grow hard beneath her, the heat of him pressing against her through the thin fabric. ‘I’m going to make you forget everything but me.’

Isaac’s hands roamed up her thighs, his thumbs brushing dangerously close to where she was already wet, aching for him. ‘Big talk. Let’s see if you can back it up.’

Gabi’s smirk was pure sin as she leaned down, her lips crashing into his with a hunger that left no room for doubt. Their tongues battled, sharp and desperate, while her hips ground against him, teasing his cock through his jeans. She could feel him straining, and it only made her more determined to drive him wild. Her hand slipped lower, ready to free him, to feel him hot and hard in her grip. She was dripping with need now, her body humming with the promise of what was coming next—making him cum, watching him unravel under her command. The night was just beginning, and Gabi was in control.