Chapter 229 Chapter 229: Steam rose around them as hot water cascaded down, drenching their attire. His shirt turned nearly transparent, clinging to his frand enhancing his allure.
Beneath the fabric, the contours of his muscles, subtly outlined, were visible.
Rachel's hair lay flattened around her face.
At that moment, she appeared almost ethereal, her fingers tracing paths along his body as she positioned herself atop him.
Brian clutched her waist, drawing her in, his eyes fiery, his voice raspy. "You are to behave this way with no man but me." His hold intensified when she didn't reply.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtSeemingly in reproof, he kissed her fiercely, demanding, "Do you hear me? Respond!" "I understand," she murmured.
Rachel dipped her head, her lips grazing his Adam's apple delicately.
Her fingers trailed lower, caressing his waist and beyond.
That evening, Rachel experienced a sensation akin to her bones being shattered.
She felt as though her body had been taken apart and pieced back together.
Vivid bruises marked her skin, remnants of their fervent embrace.
As Brian lifted her towards the bed, Rachel's eyelids fluttered with effort.
Gazing up, her hand brushed the ring on his finger. "Promise me, keep this ring on forever, will you?" "Okay," he replied, bending to press a kiss on her forehead.
"If ever you miss me, just look at this ring. Let it remind you of me." Her voice trembled as tears filled her eyes.
Feel the thrill at g al no v☐☐s"I will." His confirmation brought her comfort.
She encircled his waist with her arms, surrendering to sleep within his hold.
As sleep took her, she whispered, “Brian, always remember this day." She harbored a deep desire for him to hold this memory forever, to never let it fade.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmShe drifted into sleep easily, yet woke up abruptly.
Pain roused her after just an hour, starting in her stomach and radiating out in relentless waves.
The discomfort was severe, engulfing her. In a haze, she feebly said, "Brian..." Repeatedly she called his name, but received no answer.
Thinking he might be in a deep slumber, she reached out, only to find his side of the bed cold and vacant. Opening her eyes, she found herself drenched in sweat, her pajamas clinging to her.
Exhausted yet restless, she reached for her phone and dialed his number.
On the third attempt, he picked up. "Hello, Rachel."
Rachel said, her voice faltering, just as she heard shuffling sounds m through the phone.
Brian's tone shifted to one of urgency. "I've got to handle om something urgent. Try to get smore sleep. I'll be back by morning."