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.”

at her hopeful, little face before reaching out to

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

will,”

“Swear on my life.

a pang in his heart as he replied hoarsely, “Stop that

shook

I’ll definitely come back safely.” Richard gave

Angela lowered her head and glanced at her abdomen. Subsequently, she turned to smile at him. “Once

the man’s eyes widened. “Didn’t you say… it was a safe

you must come back because I’m sure you wouldn’t want your child to address someone else

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

placed his forehead against hers

most effective way she could think of. Despite the potential dangers involved in this mission, he had to come back alive because he had a major responsibility right here. His grandpa would be fine as he had the security of being taken care of by the country while his mother had

me.” Richard planted a kiss on her forehead after saying

reached out to hug him as well.

his car and watched as his car disappeared into the horizon. However, she stubbornly refused

in the near future, she would be living in long waiting days and worry. As long as he was away,

herself as she did not want to show her family members her anxiety. The last thing she wanted was for her

of time,

phone as she was confident

had trouble sleeping and she was up the entire 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

was aware that Scarlet was just trying

such, Scarlet’s car pulled over discreetly in front of Angela’s 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 and headed off to an exclusive shop in the town center. It

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

she felt much better than

to such anxiety as she used to worry about her

to each other next time. She’s

I would love to get to know

permanently stationed abroad for work, so this kid grew up by my side

about

Singed. You can

sounds like an adorable girl,” Angela replied with a

you and she’s indeed a

afternoon tea, Scarlet sent Angela back home at about 5.00PM. Besides, she also reminded Angela to seek her

she knew that she should not continue to wallow in self-pity. She had to keep

so she trusted that he

forest in the dark. The cars in the fleet were covered with green fabric as camouflage and they were

to scout the route.” An instruction from their captain

sitting next to the captain opened the car door and alighted. Roy grabbed the man’s wrist. “Richard, why are

I’ll join the

immediately,” Captain Anderson instructed sternly. “You’re not

keep me safe, but my job here is as one of your men and I’m not here to be protected.” Richard finished his

choice and he could merely watch as the striker team

there are a few hundred men guarding the place, so

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

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

strategic cave that could be easily defended but hard to

the furthest we can get. There are a few people

“Alright.” Richard nodded.

like a black-feathered bird cruising silently in the dark. It arrived at the

Crack! The drone broke into pieces and

We have to leave,” someone spoke in a low

there were gunshots near the cave with a hail of bullets fired in their direction. The men on the snow-covered

team

and retreated, but

“Captain Lloyd.”

“You leave.”

are you trying to

in the

retorted in a huff as he

the hiding spot of their 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

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

has never followed any

it would be virtually impossible for him to get to my rank at the age of twenty-six.” Captain Anderson heaved a sigh. “Maintain constant contact with him. Perhaps he would be the key to this

into any danger. Otherwise, it would be quite tough to

After Captain Anderson finished saying that, he instructed his subordinates to keep the communication system on the whole time and they were told not to miss out on any

middle part of the cliff

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 with a resigned expression. “We haven’t been able to receive any information on Captain Lloyd. Perhaps he has switched off the communication system or there must be

even know if he’s dead or alive?” one of the fiery-tempered team members

panic. I trust that Richard would not lose his life that

then, we’ve just experienced the other party’s artillery power and they’re very strong. They’ve also employed all of the finest mercenaries in their team,

wait for news from him. Let’s come

cliff was covered

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

instinctively started to move and stretch his muscles. As he felt a little rock hitting his head, he lifted his head to check on the situation

furry hat were swiftly removed by the mysterious man as

the man standing awfully near to the edge of the cliff. Out of curiosity, he asked in Spanish,

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 the cliff silently like

lights hit them and underneath the furry hat, it was the face of a handsome man. The man had a tall nose bridge, his brows were deeply furrowed, and there was

men. The site had already been turned into a fully functioning living system and there were hundreds of mercenaries currently seated in groups as they chatted relaxedly with each other to kill boredom. Each of them carried weapons on them to handle any

crowd dressed in the military coat and furry hat. He held the distinctive flask of this

cave was a highly defensive location 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 this easy spot, so this had caused them to lower their

own self-interests at heart, producing a group lacking team spirit. As soon as something

way who then greeted him. He greeted back in the same hoarse

not to get alcohol but rather to find the electrical sources. Finally, he stopped at a crossroads and stared at

door before Richard said to him, “Fresh booze

all the

the man on the head.

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

nest of wires inside, he slowly opened the kettle that he had and poured

was greeted by pitch black darkness outside the room, as curses and sounds of people smashing things on the floor came from the hallway. Obviously,

fired a few shots into the main

that could be heard was the sound of the gunshot and the only thing that could be seen was all the

and screamings of the soldiers could be heard. A sickeningly metallic scent of blood slowly wafted through the air which was so

a rock, Richard was silently observing the situation with a sharp

their allies and immediately stopped the

they decided to regroup in the middle and form

the person, who tried to command the

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

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

a sound came from the left side in the darkness, as the man did not even look before ending the surprise assailant with a

in the

walked out of the cave to be greeted by the sky with the dark clouds dispersed, shining a faint moonlight

terrifying with his gaze

like this was only the place where Moccan trained his soldiers. So, he’s actually hiding in the base behind. Bending over,

men could not sit around any longer. Hence, he led the team to the ground right below the cliff. Seeing the two mercenaries laying on the ground, they silently climbed up the

than a hundred people in such a short amount of

What a godlike existence.

ahead of us again. See if

left a message saying that Moccan is in the base behind us and that

reinforce him.” Captain Anderson waved

found a vantage point to observe the base behind. From there, he saw that the brightly lit base was constructed

that he was forbidden from acting alone, as he needed to

of their vanguard, their battle prowess was greatly reduced, yet the people here did not seem to know that their

Even though they did not exchange verbally, the gaze from Captain Anderson told Richard that he was grateful

one step closer to accomplishing

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

are around

to move fast. Moccan might find out that his vanguard has been eliminated. If that happens, he

the

shoulders down, Captain Anderson replied, “Let my men go. You stay with

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

best course of action now is to rush in.” Captain Anderson waved, motioning the team

for he always liked accomplishing his

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