Master of his heart

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Her fingers tensed momentarily, but she couldn’t pretend she hadn’t seen it.

Max’s hair was slightly coarse, and from her vantage point, she could see the perfect arch of his proud nose. Brielle’s mind was awash with thoughts, yet she ultimately refrained from asking directly.

Max sensed her standing behind him, lost in thought, and reached back to catch the tip of her pinky with his hand.

From a man like him, such small gestures could sweep you off your feet. Brielle’s cheeks flushed, but the mysterious kiss mark also left a sour taste in her heart.

Thinking she was feeling unwell, Max suggested, “Brielle, I’ll take you to the hospital for a check–up.”

Hospital. Check–up. That would mean her secret would be out.

The words Max shared with Michael the night before haunted her, and she didn’t have the heart to reveal the truth at this moment. Any hesitation on Max’s part could shatter her defenses.

but Brielle stood tall. “I’m really okay. You focus on your afternoon tasks. I remember you have an important meeting later, but I probably

the subject. “Didn’t you return to

fatigue visible in his brow. “There was

had been only two days since their return to the city, and Martha seemed to be struggling to adapt. Something here seemed to

could get violent. She already had an outburst since arriving. Max had rushed over last night, staying with Alivia to soothe his mother until daylight. It’s more exhausting than a

there

on her. Often, she only

was the worst–case scenario, Brielle bit her lip, piecing together how that kiss mark came

– don’t think you’re special to Max. He may sleep with you, but he’s not done with me either. You,

weary. She could let this slide once, but what about the ‘next time or the time after? Alivia’s presence was

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to whittle down her affection for Max. If Brielle were

Brielle stepped forward and buried her head in his chest. Around Max, she always retracted her outward thorns, so he patted