Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 191

The chill of his fingertips against Serena's flushed skin brought a momentary clarity to her foggy mind.

"Let go..." she struggled to say, her voice barely a whisper.

"It's me."

The deep, familiar voice resonated instantly-Aaron.

In the next heartbeat, she was pulled into an office by Aaron.

In one corner of the room, a sink stood waiting. Serena stumbled over to it like a parched wanderer finding an oasis, twisting the faucet open with urgency.

Cold water cascaded over her face, trickling down her skin, quenching the heat that had been consuming her from within, offering a brief respite.

But it wasn't enough.

The water's cooling touch was fleeting, leaving behind a persistent warmth. Desperate, Serena pressed her face under the stream, soaking it up like a tree desperate for rain.

drew the curtains, casting the room into a dim light. He turned to see Serena,

curves in a way

against the wall, squinting slightly, "Need a

her eyes, water misting around

gritted her teeth, glaring at Aaron, a shiver running through her. The cold water could soothe her

felt like it was about to explode, she refused to give in. "Get

towering

head, exposing the pale curve

well-" he withdrew his gaze, looping his arm around her

drenched body was pressed against Aaron's chest, the heat

she was determined not to yield.

against her ear, his voice a soft lure. "Serena, just ask me, and

shivered, his rough fingertips tracing down her shoulder like an electric current, sending another shiver

intertwined, like being plunged into

senses were

vision blurred, her body weakened, unable to

this way. Saw Serena