The Cherished Wife

Charles had an incredible ability to take control in moments like this, gradually guiding Noelle's emotions as he deepened their kiss.

They were so absorbed in the kiss that it was only after a long while that Charles finally released her lips. He rested his forehead against hers. His breathing was heavy, and he gently caressed her cheek with his thumb. "You're mine. Why would I need to be jealous?"

"Mm, you don't need to be," Noelle murmured, her mind fuzzy from the intensity of the kiss. She was so lost in the moment that jealousy seemed like the least of her concerns.

Her heart, however, was filled with joy. No matter what Charles said, she was happy because it showed how much he cared for her. "You don't need to be jealous, and you shouldn't be. Because aside from you, I can't possibly like anyone else, and I won't give you a reason to be jealous."

"Hmm, that's more like it," Charles responded with a satisfied hum, pinching her nose playfully. "But don't think I'll let you off that easily. What's the deal with that man?"

still preoccupied with the events of Winter

chastise Sean. That

it was enough to cause a little discomfort. She gasped softly. "Be gentle. Why are you gripping me

However, he was not about to let her go that easily. "Hmm? Thinking about another man while

as she stared up at him. He claimed not

his head. "Why would I think about anyone else? You're right her and you're the perfect man. Why

her lip, her eyes darting around as she wrapped her arms around his neck. She leaned in to whisper teasingly, "Oh, I see now You're feeling insecure, aren't you, Mr. Hoffman? You need to realize that you're one of the top men in

to give up on someone as incredible as you and

breath against his neck made him shiver, so