Chapter 688

Jareth slumped into the living room, his mood a heavy thundercloud. Lily had just coaxed Marilla to sleep and was descending the staircase.

His gaze lifted wearily, clashing inadvertently with hers, startling her so much that she quickly lowered her head.

“Don’t hang your head so low. Burying it in the ground, what, you’re an ostrich?” He said with a hint of irritation knitting his brows.

Jareth settled onto the couch, pulling a cigarette from its pack and placing it between his lips, but he hesitated to light it, remembering Marilla hated the smell of smoke.

Lily dared not lift her gaze. Usually so aloof and proud in front of others, she now stood there, meek and guilt–ridden, wishing she could disappear into a crack in the floor.

“Come here.”

The few steps to Jareth felt like an eternity for Lily.

“Is Marilla asleep?” His voice was a deep rumble.

Lily’s voice trembled, her eyes downcast, “I’ll pack my things and leave right away. I won’t trouble you

commanded coldly, yet his words were

I know she

Marilla. Even though you’ve ruined a couple of her dresses with your clumsy laundry skills and your cooking is mediocre at best. I trust no one else with her. Just don’t let there be a

the

won’t let it

the

He wasn’t possessed by the workaholic spirit of a Thaddeus; he was simply restless

me! Don’t

her cries muffled with panic, “Don’t hit me, don’t hit me! I’m a

“Marilla!”

this girl trapped in a nightmare into his arms, “It’s okay, it’s okay. Your husband’s right here; don’t be afraid.”

me,

damp back, “Who’s hitting you,

flew open, panting heavily, a cold sweat soaking

bullying you? Tell me,

eyes were a fierce red, his tone insistent and fierce, “If anyone dares touch you,

of thoughts led to a night full of dreams. If something hadn’t happened, why

always by her side at

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