NovelUpdateScarlet burst into laughter the winked at Felicia and flicked her hair met her shoulder. Her already seductive features beceven more enchanting as she teased, "Forget in Why don't I jest stick with you instead? How about that?" Telicia chuckled. "That works for me.
- Arsen finishing their meal and tidying up the table, Scarlet lett.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtNight fell Felicia tossed and turned on the bed, unable to fall asleep. Just as she finally started to feel drowsy, a cool breeze drifted in through the window. The night air was fresh and surprisingly pleasant she was about to drift off when her eyes suddenly snapped open. The window was supposed to be closed Where did that wind cfrom? Before she could react, a shadow shot toward her. Instinct kicked in, and Felicia reached under her pillow to pull out her knife. She struck out without hesitation But the intruder seemed to anticipate her every move. As she lunged, he dodged. His hand closed precisely around her wrist, halting her strike.
The blade stopped just inches away from his throat Then, a familar sigh filled the silence, tinged with helpless amusement. "What's this? Are you trying to assassinate your husband?" Felina's gaze snapped up. A handsface cinto view, completed with sharp brows, alluring eyes, and sculpted features. His chiseled nose and the slight curve of his lips made him unmistakable.
Who else could it be but Stephan? Telou released the knife and ran her finger along his throat, His skin was smooth, and his Adam's apple moved beneath her fingers.
Relied washed over her. She didn't question Stephan's sudden appearance as she was too focused on making sure she hadn't accidentally injured him.
But from Stephan's perspective, her actions looked far more like an intimate caress than a simple check His eyes locked onto hers, his voice low and husky. “Darling, are you seducing me?" Felicia had been tricked enough times to recognize the trap in his words. She immediately pulled back, withdrawing her hand with an innocent shake of her head It was only then that the noticed the wide-open window behind him. Her stomach dropped.
This was the 4th floor. A chill can down her spine as she inhaled sharply. She punched Stephan square in the chest. "Are you insane? You climbed through the window from here? Stephan let her punch land. He wanted to explain that he had jumped down from the rooftop. But the words died on his lips when he saw the worry in her eyes Instead, he simply pulled her into las arms. "My fault" It was his fault for making her worry. It was also his fault for not knowing she had been poisoned.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmStephan lowered his head and pressed a kiss to her hair. His tone was tender as if he feared she might break if he wasn't careful. Even his movements were unnervingly gentle At first, Felicia was puzzled. But a thought struck her, and she quickly placed together what he was apologizing for "You know everything now?" "Yes" Stephan ran a thumb lightly across her "Does it hurt? Are you in pain?"
Felicia shook her head "No that before, but it's all in the past. Right now, the one suffering isn't me, It's....." She didn't say the nout loud.
She wasn't sure if bringing up Maurice would make stephan want to grab a knife and go after h stab wound had nearly killed her. him. After all, Stephan's sister, Imogen, was still in the hospital. Though she had survived, that your debt to Maurice by going to sea and finding a cure for him?" But to her surprise, Stephan said first, “So, you want to settle yo
Felicia nodded. She was just about to let her stubbornness be known. But before she could even get the words out, Stephan said, "Then I'll go with you. We'll settle this debt together." "What?" Felicia froze. Of all the actions she had expected, this wasn't one of them. She stared at him with a rare yet adorable foolish expression
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