Chapter 23 What the fuck ? What the fuck ? What . The . Fuck ? I struggle , trying to shove Nathan aside and run , terrified that Lucas will come out at any second and have me hung for spying on him . But Nathan presses against me harder , holding me firm with his body as he holds a finger against his perfect , lush lips in a shushing motion . So I force myself to still , to be quiet . Nathan's eyes leave mine as he glances toward the door like he's waiting for something . But seconds pass , and the sounds from the room don't cease ; Lucas doesn't seem to be coming out anytime soon . My mind is a mess of jumbled thoughts and emotions . What I saw plays over and over again in my mind , and as Sarah's moans and groans continue unabated , I'm unable to think about anything else . Lucas Ashford - stoic , quiet Lucas , who I've barely heard a word from since I arrived ... The look in his eyes flashes through my mind , and I fight the instinct to struggle again and run . Meanwhile , Nathan's hand is still firmly pressed against my mouth , and it's not lost on me that barely a few feet away , his brother also has his hands pressed against a maid's mouth as he does unspeakable things to her . And then , unbidden , an image flashes through my mind , and instead of Sarah bent over the desk , it's me , and Nathan's hand is slapped against my mouth , muffling my moans as he does unspeakable things to me . The thought sends heat rushing through me , and I whimper , causing Nathan's gaze to flit back to me . There's heat in his eyes , and it feels like it's flowing between us , forming a searing pool of desire in my lower belly . I'm aware of everything - his tall , muscular body pressed against my smaller , softer one . He's so close ; he's pressed so firmly against me that I can feel his heartbeat against my chest , and I know he can feel mine , too . The smell of his cologne - of him - wraps around me and flows into me , wrecking my senses . His thigh is pressed between my legs , and it takes all of my willpower not to grind myself against him as the image of Sarah writhing in pleasure , grinding against the dildo , pulsates through me . The room next to us feels like a world away , but I hear Sarah's moans get louder till she's almost screaming , and I know she's close to climax . That knowledge , the sounds , the images burned into my memory , and the feel of Nathan's body sending heat waves through mine wrecks me . It becomes evident that neither Lucas nor Sarah are coming out of the room anytime soon , and finally , Nathan's hand drops from my mouth , and he steps back , taking that damning heat with him . I let out a heavy breath , feeling extremely wrung out . Nathan barely gives me a second to compose myself , however , as he grabs my hand and starts walking down the hall , pulling me along with him . I follow without argument , holding the long end of my dress so I don't trip over it . My dress - the banquet ... it all feels like a lifetime ago . Nathan leads me down the hallway and opens a large door at the end leading to an outdoor balcony . The cool night breeze washes over me , and it helps to cool the heat coursing through my veins . The door clicks shut behind me , and my heart skips a beat . But then Nathan relinquishes his hold on me and takes a step away . For what feels like forever , we just stand there , neither of us saying anything . I take several calming breaths , unsure of what to expect now . I stare over the balcony to the garden down below , marveling at how the perimeter lights cast an ethereal glow on the flowers and pavilion . 1/2 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!