Chapter 513
Jareth entered the room; his movement as silent as the fall of snow outside.
He had even slipped off his shoes at the doorway, not wanting to disturb his love’s peaceful dreams, moving only in his socks across the soft carpet. The expansive, comfortable bed cradled Marilla’s delicate form wrapped in the quilt, with her small head peeking out, her raven hair lazily splayed like strokes of vivid ink strokes spreading on pure white paper.
Jareth sat on the edge of the bed, gazing down at the charming, peaceful features of his petite wife; his fingertips gently brushing a lock of hair from her cheek.
‘I was away for just a short while, and all hell breaks loose, Jareth murmured, his rough fingers tenderly tracing her smooth cheek, the rosy lips, the elegant collarbone. “I thought I was the only man in the world who couldn’t get you out of his mind. Now it seems, your charm’s even bigger than I pictured. From now on, I might have to keep you from going out. What if someone else sets their sights on you again? And you know, hearing about tonight’s events almost broke me. If that guy wasn’t your sister–in–law’s brother, I would have to give him a good beating!”
His fingertips inadvertently pressed harder, and Marilla’s lashes fluttered, a soft murmur escaping her lips. Startled, Jareth quickly withdrew his hand, afraid he’d disturbed her sweet dreams.
At that moment, Marilla turned over, kicking the quilt down to reveal the warm, tempting curve of her body. Although dressed in a silk nightgown, her sleeping posture had twisted it into rumpled and messy, exposing the soft skin of her shoulder and adorable chest.
A thick desire clouded Jareth’s gaze, his broad shoulders tensing with restraint.
He was about to lose control.
“Mmm, do you really like my painting?” Marilla mumbled in her sleep, her words indistinct.
In the tranquil room, he heard every word clearly.
“Do you really like my paintings?”
Marilla, surely you were not asking me. Then, who were you asking?
“Aaron.”
In an instant, Jareth’s blood ran hot, his mind blanking out!
The next second, he pressed his strong body against hers, his kiss fierce and desperate, awakening Marilla from her dreams.
startled, but upon seeing Jareth, her entire body relaxed. Her arms wrapped around his neck, the softness of her touch dispelling
disappeared without a trace.
was always
wanted, she gave herself to
the rolling waves for a long
until Marilla scratched at his back, her voice breaking,
do it when they were happy and even more so
you, huh?” Jareth’s possessive gaze
did I do something wrong?”
his anger, but didn’t understand her mistake; her eyes brimming
see her cry, his heart twisting as he clumsily pulled her into his arms, gently comforting her.
okay. it’s all okay. You did nothing wrong; it’s me. Let’s just sleep now.”
endured until
had spent the night
and Thaddeus had a good night’s sleep
run and a refreshing shower, they were
leisurely at the dining table, tearing a piece of toast,
atmosphere and the feeling of an old
jealousy last night, had consumed two pounds of vinegar in tears.
approach, Evadne couldn’t help but tease, “My goodness, Mr. Fairhaven, you look like you’ve been digging a cellar
Jareth
had been a tumult of passion
sensed his trouble but
can make an extra portion for you right
“Not hungry, thanks”
fridge, grabbed a bottle of ice–cold water, and drank it in one go. Crushing the empty bottle, he inhaled deeply. “Evadne, Thad,
couple was stunned.
“Yeah, today”
thought it over. The longer we wait, the more things can go wrong. I
grandpa disagrees, there’s nothing he can do. Once I take over the Fairhaven group, I’ll give Marilla the grandest wedding
his brows, neglecting the eggs on the
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