Chapter 334

Max was cautious around her wounds, not daring to let her soak in the bath for too long. He washed her swiftly, then carefully lifted her and placed her on the bed.

After ensuring she was settled, he turned and headed to the bathroom for a quick shower himself. He emerged shortly after, pulling on a pair of pajama bottoms and tying the drawstring at his waist. His physique was striking–broad shoulders, narrow waist–and as water dripped from his damp hair, he exuded an undeniable allure.

A knock came at the door. It was Wesley. “Sir, Ms. Alivia has called. She seems quite anxious and hopes you can join her abroad as soon as possible.”

Max paused in the act of drying his hair and opened the door to issue a command, “Fetch some antiseptic cream.”

Wesley nodded, and within a minute, he handed the cream to Max.

Max turned back, taking hold of Brielle’s foot, and gently applied the ointment to the fine cuts that had not become inflamed after soaking. After smoothing the cream over her wounds and additional spots on her legs, he went to wash his hands. Upon his return, his phone rang. He answered, massaging his temple, which throbbed with tension.

“Yeah, I’ll be there in two hours.”

fanned across the pillow, contrasting

hard and called

“Brielle?”

gaze quietly meeting his. No words were exchanged, just a silent

like a dream, as if she had been transported back to the beginning. Her eyes misted over as

bit down on his fingertip. There was a tiny imprint where her teeth had been, and then, tilting her head, she licked

breath hitched, and he inhaled deeply, attempting to pull away. But she wrapped her arms around his waist, and her lips found the tense muscles of his torso through

melt, revealing a fervor as red as blooming blossoms. He

open window brought her back to her senses; the fog in her eyes cleared. “Mmm,” she managed, unable to form words. Max insisted on her

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Brielle clung to his neck.

voice was a deep,

what she had just done. Her

lightning striking dry timber. Eventually, Brielle opened her mouth and bit down

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