Never Too Far Novel

The receptionist took a look at the good-looking couple in front of her and she could not help admiring them secretly. For a moment there, the receptionist was unsure whether she admired the pretty woman or the extremely handsome man. Finally, she came to the conclusion that she was envious of the lady!

The man was very handsome and he had a great figure; he was indeed a rare gem. After securing a room, Angela held his hand and entered the elevator together. She appeared to be even more anxious than he was.

For a moment there, Richard was in a passive state. “I thought that you wanted to have coffee? How about we grab a bite first?”

Angela nodded and reached out to select the top floor where the cafe was located. The night was still young and he was here with her, so he would not be able to escape anyway.

Indeed, she was using her way to let this man know that he could go and complete his mission, but he had to come back in one piece because she was here waiting for him.

They grabbed a bite at the cafe before heading downstairs to their room. Angela opened the door by swiping the card; as soon as she noticed the large, white king-sized bed, her cheeks could not help but turn rosy.

“Uhh… Why don’t you go have a shower first?” She shoved the man next to her and her shyness was evident under the lights.

However, he reached out and grabbed her hand to pull her before him. He kept his dark eyes fixated on her. “We don’t have to do this right now.”

As soon as she heard that, she lifted her head and met his eyes with a firm gaze albeit blushing. “I don’t want to wait any longer. Didn’t you realize that I was waiting for this chance to jump you ever since we were at the base?”

To that, Richard’s eyes were widening gradually.

Angela thought to herself, Whatever! There is really no need to take a shower. It’s too troublesome. She wrapped her arms around his neck and stood on tiptoes while cupping his handsome face. Subsequently, she leaned in and planted a kiss on him with her red lips.

For a moment there, he felt an incoming force surging within him. In order not to hurt her, he gladly initiated the movement and fell back onto the bed behind him. As for the lady, she fell into his embrace as well. It appeared that Angela was the hunter while he was her prey.

Her eyes shone as she looked at him. “You’re mine tonight.”

Heaving a sigh in response, he asked, “Are you sure about this?”

“I’m positive.” Having said that, she moved forward and kissed him again. She fumbled and seemed to be quite inexperienced.

Subsequently, the man placed his large palm around her waist and their positions were upturned; he was now atop her.

She revealed a seductive smile and her expression was charmingly sexy. She reached out to grasp his perfect chin and teased him. “I’m yours too.”

These three words were all it took for this man’s heart to flutter as if it was tickled by a feather. It was then a flash of strong suppression appeared in his eyes.

“I’ll keep you company tonight. Go to bed first.” Richard was trying hard to suppress his urges and even then, it took him the best of his efforts to achieve that.

Nonetheless, he did not wish to hurt her and merely wanted to keep her company before he returned from his mission.

Suddenly, Angela flared up upon hearing his words. “Richard, don’t tell me that you…”

As soon as she said that, that was the last straw for him and he threw all caution to the wind. He narrowed his eyes and spoke up hoarsely, “Of course not.”

“Then, prove it to me.” She wrapped her arms around his neck and refused to let him leave. “Otherwise, I’ll get someone else to prove themselves to me.”

Instantly, Richard’s eyes darkened and he suddenly felt a strong urge rise up. At that moment, he lowered his head and spoke with dominance, “How dare you.”

Immediately after he said that, he proved himself through his actions, planting multiple kisses on her lips non-stop.

The warm morning sun rays landed on the face of the girl who was sleeping soundly; it felt like a morning call for her. However, she was worn out and continued to laze in bed. Refusing to get out of bed, she avoided the sunlight by turning around and instinctively snuggled into the man’s arms, continuing her sleep.

The man who had woken up earlier wore a tender expression on his face as he admired the features of the girl sleeping in his arms under the glow of sunrise. He could not contain the smile from appearing on his face.

At that moment, a loose tendril of hair slid down from her forehead and he gently tucked it back behind her ears. Distinctly, he heard her mutter, “Richard, I’ve had enough.”

He tried hard to stifle his laughter as he replied in a hoarse voice, “Alright. I’ll stop.”

His words caused her to gradually widen her eyes as her eyelashes fluttered. Instantly, his exceptionally handsome face appeared in front of her and she noticed he had a satisfied smile on his face. She then reached out and covered her own face with her hands.

After switching off the lights last night, every sensation she felt was in the dark; but right now, they were shone by the sun rays and she could not help but redden in embarrassment.

Although just freshly woken up, she instantly regretted her actions last night. She regretted questioning his performance ability, which prompted him to work extra hard to debunk her doubt. As a result, he had not given her much chance to rest throughout the night.

She recalled the words she had told him the night before. “Captain Lloyd, please!”

“Richie, stop!”

Nonetheless, Angela had experienced a night that she was reluctant to recall.

“What’s wrong? Weren’t you a little daredevil last night?” Richard chuckled in a low voice and planted a kiss on her forehead.

At that moment, she planted her face into his arms. “How dare you bring up anything from last night!”

“Hehe…” He could not contain his giggle as he glanced at her tenderly and with full resignation. “I couldn’t help it. After all, I had been suppressing myself for the past twenty-nine years.”

As soon as Angela heard that, she laughed gleefully. His words were a clear indication that this was his first experience too. Come to think about it, I’ve scored! Hold on. This is my first time too.

“Are you for real? You’re not lying to me, are you?” She lifted her bright-red face and she looked enchanting under the morning glow.

At that moment, Richard felt a flutter in his heart as he ruffled her hair. “I will never lie to you.” His words were firm and sincere.

Angela felt a warm and fuzzy feeling rise up within her as she reached out to cling to his neck. She leaned against his chest at ease. “You’re not allowed to lie to me or leave me, ever. I will be your responsibility for the rest of your life.”

He hugged her tightly and whispered into her ears, “Sure, I will take full responsibility for the rest of your life.”

“Okay! I want to be hugged tightly to sleep by you every night from today onward.” She lifted her head and looked at him with doe eyes, looking innocent yet seductive.

“Sure!” He dropped a kiss on her forehead and noticed that the blanket had slid off her body. There were some reddened marks on her skin and he kissed the spot with a distressed expression.

Angela lowered her head and saw that too as she blushed. “You were so rough last night.”

“I’m sorry,” Richard apologized in a hoarse voice.

“I’m thirsty and I want some water.” Indeed, the spoiled princess could not shake off her habit overnight. Fluttering her eyelashes, she looked at him with indication for him to fetch her some water.

The man smiled in response and stroked her on the nose before getting up. As soon as he rose, his firm and well-toned back was revealed to her.

Angela saw his back and her eyes widened in surprise instantly. Subsequently, she blinked and shifted her eyes guiltily; his back was horrific-looking! It must be some wild cat that did that! She would never admit to inflicting such wounds on him.

Hmm? She recalled the past events and realized that it seemed to have been her own doing. Within split seconds, her face flushed redder than ever. How did I even do that?!

By then, Richard had brought a glass of water over for her and personally held the glass to her mouth. “Get up. Let’s go for breakfast.”

“Are you in a hurry to head home?” asked Angela.

“I’m not.”

“How about staying for another day? I just want to spend some time with you right now.” She refused to give up this chance to be with him. After all, she wanted to give him some sweet memories to recall if he really went off for the mission.

“Sure.” He nodded and agreed.

After breakfast, they took a stroll outside until Angela felt tired again, so they went back into the room to take a nap. She wanted to hug him as she took a nap, but it was then the man’s urges returned.

She was quite a naughty one as well. Despite being well aware that Richard was trying hard to suppress himself, she purposely tried to provoke him. Once again, she was held beneath him as he straddled her. “Umph, Richard, don’t you dare…”

However, her cries of protest were instantly muffled by him and the intimacy level in the air gradually intensified.

“I love you.” Angela heard his hoarse voice confess his love and she beamed widely as she became submerged in the passionate throes.

They stayed by the seaside for three full days and Richard sent her home after their trip at last. Along the way back, she could not help her emotions and stayed silent. She was so happy for the past three days, but after the happy moments, she knew that she had to accept the fact that he was due to leave soon.

She was aware that Richard’s expression had tensed up after the phone call he received, so she knew that he had to depart for his mission soon.

After entering the town area, her heart clenched even tighter as they approached her home. At that moment, the man decided to speak up, “Angela, I’ve got something to tell you.”

Angela heaved a tiny sigh as she thought, Ultimately, he’s going to be forthcoming with me, huh?

“You don’t have to say anything. I know what you’re about to say. You’re about to embark on a dangerous mission.” She lifted her head and glanced at him with a worried expression.

At that moment, Richard was slightly stunned. How did she find out?

“Your mom told me about it. I have no intention of stopping you, but all I want is for you to return in one piece.” She looked at him unwaveringly, yet there was an expectant glimmer in her eyes. “I want you to come back to me safe and sound.”

house and glanced at her hopeful, little face before reaching out to stroke the back of her head. “Don’t worry. I’ll definitely come

could not seem to stop herself from tearing up. Over the

promise I will,”

life. If

point, he felt a pang in his heart

shook

I’ll definitely come back safely.” Richard gave

at her abdomen. Subsequently, she turned to smile at him. “Once you’re back, you might even

man’s eyes widened. “Didn’t you

to you. That’s why you must come back

not contain his excitement. He reached out and grabbed the back of her head before kissing her roughly. “Don’t you dare marry someone else!” Angela’s eyes were firm and unwavering as she negotiated, “Come home, then. If you do, then I promise not to marry anyone else

placed his forehead against hers and

alive because he had a major responsibility right here. His

definitely be back. Trust me.” Richard planted a kiss on her

out to hug him as well. “I’ll wait

into the horizon. However, she stubbornly refused to shed a

in the near future, she would be living in long waiting days and worry. As long as he was away, she would not be able to feel at

herself as she did not want to show her family

he was already on the plane. For the subsequent period of time, his phone would be switched off, so he wanted her to be at ease and wait for his good

on the phone as she was confident that he would be

night. She finally fell asleep in the morning and woke up in the afternoon. It was then she received a phone call from Scarlet, who invited her to go shopping with her in order to purchase some new

was just trying to fill up her void during this

house. Since both families had not met each other before, Scarlet did not plan on entering the Meyers Residence as a guest. She picked up Angela

Do you know what my son’s nickname is? Everyone addresses him as ‘Zeus’ because he is such a mighty and powerful figure, who

soon as Angela heard that, she felt much better than before

was used to such anxiety as she used to worry about her husband the same way she worried about her son

guys to each other next time. She’s studying abroad and gaining

to get to know

been permanently stationed abroad for work, so this kid

I’ve heard about that from

Ruka Singed. You

like an adorable girl,” Angela replied with a

you and she’s indeed a wonderful

also reminded Angela to

not continue to wallow in self-pity. She had to keep her spirits up and wait for Richard to

so she trusted that he would definitely be able

traveled through the forest in the dark. The cars in the fleet were covered with green

route.” An instruction from their captain sounded through the

young man sitting next to the captain opened the car door and alighted. Roy grabbed the

Anderson, I’ll join the

instructed sternly.

to keep me safe, but my job here is as one of your men and I’m not here

and he could merely watch as the striker team

that there are a few hundred men guarding the place, so the chances of us succeeding

in Captain Anderson’s eyes as he looked toward the darkened area in front.

thick clouds and the ground was rocky and uneven. There was a blanket of snow and the temperature on the ground was near zero. At that moment, several dark figures marched through the snow and their eyes were set on a cave with a slight glow not

was kept captive was a strategic cave

this is the furthest we can get. There are a few people standing guard, so we can

“Alright.” Richard nodded.

and it darted ahead like a black-feathered bird cruising silently in the dark. It arrived at the upper part of the cave and observed the terrain

Crack! The drone broke into

to leave,” someone spoke in a

a hail of bullets fired in

The team leader gestured a

every member heeded the instruction and retreated, but

“Captain Lloyd.”

“You leave.”

Lloyd, what are you trying to do?

Richard’s figure had disappeared in the snowy darkness despite the team leader’s

daredevil!” the team leader retorted in a huff as he

main group. Inside the car, he had just taken a sip of warm water when Captain Anderson interrogated him, “Why isn’t Richard back? I told you to make sure you bring

same rank as you and I’m just a little team leader. I wouldn’t be able to make him follow my instructions.”

this guy, Richard Lloyd, here. He has never followed any

my rank at the age of twenty-six.” Captain Anderson heaved a sigh. “Maintain constant

would

saying that, he instructed his subordinates to keep the communication system on the whole time and they

the middle part of the cliff and he looked like a feral wolf as he

cars lying in ambush in the deep part of the forest was now covered in a thick layer of snow. Inside one of the vehicles, Captain Anderson kept his eyes on his subordinates and watched them tap away on their computers. Finally, one of his subordinates turned to look at him

Does that mean we won’t even know if he’s dead or alive?” one of the fiery-tempered team members

trust that Richard would not lose his life that easily. I have the utmost

employed all of the finest mercenaries in

from him. Let’s

and heavy clouds descended upon the area and the exterior part of the main cliff was

entrance repeatedly cast breath on their hands to warm their palms and one of them was dunking the water bottle into his mouth. However, he realized that the flask was empty, so he could not contain his irritation as he muttered angrily. Subsequently, he gestured to his teammate and lifted his flask to indicate that he was going inside to fetch

little rock hitting his head, he

military coat and furry hat were swiftly removed by the mysterious man as the dead

flask when he noticed the man standing awfully near to the edge of the cliff. Out

next second, his mouth was muffled by a large palm and a sharp knife was swiftly plunged into his chest at lightning speed. His eyes widened as he tried to reach for his gun, but his hand dropped lifelessly halfway. Subsequently, his body was rolled down

bridge, his brows were deeply furrowed, and there was a dark expression

the edge of the hat and walked into the cave naturally. There was only one path to enter the cave and it gradually expanded as he walked inside. Finally, he arrived at a large cavity that could fit a hundred men. The site had already been turned into a fully functioning living system and there were hundreds of mercenaries currently seated in

furry hat. He held the distinctive flask of this place in his hand as he naturally strode toward the area to fill his

to be attacked, the mercenaries were rather laid back. There was also plenty of food and wine inside the cave. Besides, they were paid very handsomely to guard

producing a group lacking team spirit.

at a drunk soldier coming his way who then greeted him. He greeted back in the same hoarse voice before the soldier gave him some alcohol, complaining that the new

but rather to find the electrical sources. Finally, he stopped at a crossroads and stared at a door located there for a while before he walked over and knocked on

opened the door before Richard said to him, “Fresh booze for

inside immediately went on alert mode. He was in charge of the personnels stationed here and was responsible for all the surveillance equipment here. He was sure that he had never seen a guy

the man on the head. Before the person could even react, he

to stop the man from pulling the trigger, Richard sent a few punches his way. Since the man was already weakened by the initial attack, the consecutives punches made him all dizzy, as the final attack was aimed at his carotid

the generator and opened the screen door. Looking at the nest of wires inside, he slowly opened the kettle that he had and poured some water on them,

outside the room, as curses and sounds of people smashing things on the floor came from the hallway. Obviously,

he fired a few shots into the

the dark took out their guns. In the darkness, the only sound that could be heard was the sound of the gunshot and the only thing that could be seen was all the gun sparks that occured each time someone pulled the trigger. The cave had become a slaughterhouse as everybody inside had lost all sense of direction and logic to the

in the darkness. However, as time went by, there were lesser curses, questions and screamings of the soldiers could be heard. A sickeningly

silently observing the situation with a

were actually their allies and immediately stopped the fire. Yet, there were only around ten to twenty of

they decided to regroup in the middle and form a circle, not knowing until now where the

then shattered their unity again. Following the gunshot was the person, who tried to command the entire team earlier, falling down. Instantly, a

survivors were soon reduced to five to six when bullets came flying from a spot in the dark, ending

his arms behind his head and kneeled down in the pool of blood of his allies, surrendering. He then looked up and saw a dark silhouette getting close to him.

man did not even look before ending the surprise assailant with a single shot. Squatting down

in the

the soldier’s life, Richard looked like a man that came back from hell, as he walked out of the cave to be

extremely terrifying with his

soldiers. So, he’s actually hiding in the base behind. Bending over, Richard picked up a gun from the ground

longer. Hence, he led the team to the ground right below the cliff. Seeing the two mercenaries laying on the ground, they silently climbed

than a hundred people in such

What a godlike existence.

ahead of us again. See if he left any

tracks. He left a message saying that Moccan is in the

reinforce him.” Captain Anderson waved his hand, and the team moved

the base behind. From there, he saw that the brightly lit base was

was forbidden from acting alone, as he needed to wait for them to strategize a plan

battle prowess was greatly reduced, yet the

though they did not exchange verbally, the gaze from Captain Anderson

to accomplishing their plan and the hope of

small as the size of a dragonfly were sent out and they were maneuvered

are around thirty

out that his vanguard has been eliminated. If that happens,

the

shoulders down, Captain Anderson replied, “Let

as he saw the soldiers going down into the base. Yet,

is to rush in.” Captain Anderson waved, motioning the team to

as he stayed in his spot, for he always liked accomplishing his tasks in an unorthodox method, so

the soldiers’ attention was focused on the front side with the back