Chapter 653

Upon hearing this, Dr. Winston looked discomforted, “Hex, your friend’s skin was cut open and flesh was torn; it’s no normal wound. I’ll have to patch him up before I can give you the full report.”

Cassius stared at the raw lacerations crisscrossing Chasel’s body, the ache in his chest spreading like wildfire.

“Some of these might need stitches. I doubt we can avoid some battle scars.”

Seeing Cassius‘ face grow stormier by the second, Dr. Winston offered a wry smile in consolation, “Hey, a few scars on a guy just add to his rugged charm, right? Your friend’s not the prissy type, is he?”

Cassius‘ face twisted into a scowl. Not the prissy type?

The guy who wouldn’t let a single drop of olive oil stain his designer suit, who’d go for a full wardrobe change if it did – he was not the prissy type?

If he was not, then no one would be prissy on this planet. He could already picture it – the nuclear meltdown Chasel would have when he saw his marred back after waking up.

“Just do your best, please.”

could I not give it my all?” Dr. Winston responded, the term “your

treated every wound, sparing no expense with all his finest ointments.

the man on the bed was breathing steadily in slumber, Cassius finally felt a

the morning. If he’s fever–free, we’ll be golden,

can’t thank you enough,” Cassius offered his heartfelt

drop me ‘Doctor‘, will ya? Makes me

deep and sincere, “Just like old

lips parted, a choked whisper

unshed tears. For that one address,

for fear of jostling his injuries. So, he made

LEMIE

by the witching hour, he succumbed to a restless slumber.

sleep and wakefulness, Cassius sensed the cool scent of medicinal cream and felt a heavy weight

of willpower, he snapped his eyes

“Cassius.”

the soft glow of the moon, Cassius saw Chasel, bare–chested, straddling him, his skin so pale it almost glowed, glistening with a sheen of

legs trembling, clenching

in the still room, the air thickening with tension.

voice was controlled, though the veins on his hand betrayed his inner

woke up to see you. I couldn’t believe you were actually

and ears flushed red. His breathing deepened, and slowly, he raised his hand, his warm palm settling on Chasel’s

do you still

shocked, and then leaned down passionately, almost fiercely, pressing his lips to Cassius“.

the room filled with the sound of

be with you, please. I don’t need anything else, just let me stay by your side, even if we have to hide forever.”

no longer able to contain or resist. He couldn’t hide it any longer, nor could her stand it. He was acutely aware of his actions, more lucid than

your little

sweat, nestled into Cassius‘ bare yet solid

Avery had his hands full dealing with the mess the Ashbourne family had caused

losses from the resort project in Country T had been mitigated with visits to the victims‘ families, accompanied by generous compensation. He also orchestrated a media blitz to

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