Chapter 87

Howard was the epitome of a man who, despite his aloof and unattainable demeanor, could speak with an undercurrent of sensuality that sent a flush to Gwendolyn’s cheeks.

She tried to feign indifference, her pretty face set in defiance. “Not true.”

“What about… trying mouth–to–mouth again? You can teach me this time,” he suggested, locking his gaze with hers.

“No way.” Gwendolyn shook her head.

Howard watched her in silence, his gaze making her feel uneasy.

“Mr. Chadwick, I’m going to freshen up and rest. Go to bed early,” she said, nearly fleeing the scene. But as she hopped down from the washbasin, Howard gripped her firmly.

She tumbled straight into his arms.

“It’s so unfair,” he said with amusement, his stern face inching closer. “You satisfy your cravings and don’t care about my feelings.”

“That’s not true.” Gwendolyn denied.

“Then I won’t hold back.” Without another word, he captured her swollen lips in a kiss that was all–consuming, leisurely, as if he had all the time in the world to unravel her.

Gwendolyn’s mind felt sluggish, intoxicated by the faint scent of his cologne and the subtle aroma of the whiskey on his breath.

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looked down at her, gently biting her lip. “Will my Dr. Gwen seek revenge? Will

that.” Gwendolyn assured him

legs nearly gave

to the floor.

to my room,” she said lightly as she awkwardly

soft chuckle, cursing under his breath

As partners in

from innocent.

to break the ambiguous barrier between

had prepared breakfast early the next day and called out as

self–consciously adjusted the scarf wrapped

intense the night before. It was as if he was retaliating for the

Why wrap up in

a bit chilly.” Replying, Gwendolyn

hadn’t come down. She started on her

it must be quite the chill.”

to summer, with temperatures that could have you wearing fur

bites, Gwendolyn noticed the pile of parcels in the living room. “What’s

classmates and friends. Our second branch may have fallen from grace, but we’re still part of the Chadwick family,” Marina explained while sorting through

those

from close friends awaited Howard’s

help you, Gwendolyn offered, quickly finishing

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