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.”

was overwhelmed by his words. She reached

“You’re

laugh, he picked her up and carried her upstairs.

arms around his neck.

His movements were careful and tender. Noelle felt enveloped by a comforting warmth as his tall frame loomed over her, though he did not let his full weight press down on

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

as she clung to him. She

advance.

different from the hesitant exploration of the previous night. He moved with a blend

even lost track of time. She lay sprawled on Charles‘ chest in exhaustion while his hand rested on her waist,

touch his jaw, murmuring, “No

Charles nipped at her ear.

really! You weren’t like this last night!” She had only just experienced such intimacy

his stamina.