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. She reached up to cover his

“You’re

a soft 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

again, 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.

advance.

different from the hesitant exploration of the previous night. He moved with a blend of passion and tenderness, guiding her

so completely immersed in his touch that she even lost track of time. She lay sprawled on Charles‘ chest in exhaustion while his hand rested on her waist, encouraging

touch his jaw, murmuring,

Charles nipped at 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!”

his stamina.