Bride Behind The Mask (Frederick and Marguerite)

Chapter 486

Frederick’s upper body was almost entirely pressed against Marguerite’s body.

He looked down at her, his breath hot and fierce, blowing directly onto Marguerite’s face.

Marguerite’s heart fluttered, and for a moment, she had the wild desire to kiss him.

But she knew she didn’t have the nerve. With a mockingly playful laugh, she taunted him, “Do you enjoy the thrill of a secret rendezvous? Last time you tried to kiss me in front of Maurice and failed. Are you trying to even the score today?”

Frederick’s face was expressionless, “Even the score? That should be done face-to-face. What’s the point if it’s done in secret?”

“Then let rne call Maurice in.” As Marguerite spoke, she pushed Frederick away with effort, ducked under his arm, and reached for the door.

Bút suddenly, Frederick scooped Marguerite up from behind with one arm, locked the door with the other, spun around, and tossed her onto the bed before looming over her.

The sudden closeness made Marguerite’s head spin.

had clearly stated he didn’t love her,

“Have you never seen me in a wedding dress before?”

fixed on her, then he lowered his head, brushing the tip of his nose against the side of

look beautiful today?”

pretense. “But I don’t

it because I’m not

either side of Marguerite,

are you trying

tears suddenly welled up at the corners

don’t get too clever for your own

her courage, hooked her hands around his neck, “What does playing with fire mean? Does sleeping

you count?”

three years in the past, of the innocent, dedicated, and serene girl she was-not the

made him feel like he didn’t quite know her. But that