Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 778

Larissa’s body jalted. She backed away automatically. Out just as she had taken a step, her back was pressed up against the wet door. and her shirt was immediately drenched. The cotton fabric stuck to her skin, and it became transparent.

Kevan walked closer to her. His lace became clearer in the steam.

Larissa was like a mouse that was caught by a cal. She trembled in the comer. “Dont–don’t come here,” she warned him inellectively. My ankle is fine, I don’t need your help.”

Kevan watched her. Then, he held out his hand to her. “Come.” His voice was very light, but there was a threatening tone to it.

Larissa’s hand was already on the door handle. Her brain was calculating the chances of successfully escaping.

Kevan took one step forward and had her in his arms in a bridal carry before she could open the door,

so loudly that one’s ears could have

and reminded her,

me down!” she hissed into his ear.

lub, putting Larissa in his lap, then

Her ankles, which were exposed for the whole day,

knew that she was in the wrong, so

tomorrow. The longest type

nothing as he

not to mention having walked back

repeated, “I swear I’ll wear snow boots tomorrow! I’m nothing!”

He massaged her calves until her muscles relaxed, only then did he put

30–minute bath, then come out.” He stood up and brushed the wrinkles out of his trousers and left the bathroom before

stood in the empty bathroom, surrounded by steam.

minutes was up, he knocked on