The Cherished Wife

Chapter 231

His kiss was gentle, carrying a tender affection that left Noelle bewildered. She gazed at him through half- closed eyes, her hands cradling his cheeks while her fingers combed through his hair. She began to kiss him back.

He took the lead, guiding her deeper into the embrace and drawing her further into the moment.

They kissed passionately, losing track of time until Charles finally pulled away. Noelle exhaled slowly, trying to catch her breath. Charles lifted her gently and held her close, his forehead resting against hers. Does it still hurt?” he asked softly.

Noelle was taken aback, and it took her a moment to respond. She then shook her head shyly. “No, it doesn’t hurt anymore.”

He was very gentle last night. She recalled Rowena telling her that a woman’s first time could be very painful, but for her, the pain had only been brief. Very soon, she was lost in the sensations he brought her.

Just thinking about it now made Noelle blush. She tugged at his shirt. “Why did you even ask that?” She felt incredibly embarrassed.

Charles chuckled, lifting her chin with his fingers and kissing her lips again. A smile was playing at the

corners of his mouth. “I want more.”

by his words.

“You’re

up and carried her upstairs. She

arms around his neck.

the bedroom, then gently laid her on the bed. His movements were careful and tender. Noelle felt enveloped by a

tracing the shape of her lips. His hands began exploring her body, igniting sparks wherever they touched, like kindling to a fire that grew hotter with each moment.

she clung to him. She

advance.

time was different from the hesitant exploration of the previous night. He moved with

immersed in his touch that she even lost track of time. She lay sprawled on Charles‘

up to touch his jaw, murmuring, “No

her ear. “We’re just getting

open in surprise, and she pushed at him, protesting, “No more, really! You weren’t like this last night!” She had

his stamina.