Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath

Chapter 249

Stella had been head over heels for Ronald for what felt like forever. She couldn't pinpoint exactly when her feelings had shifted from sibling affection to something deeper. Her fondness for him, built up over the years, had seeped deep into her bones. Catching Ronald's slightly hazy gaze, Stella's heart skipped a beat.

"Ronald," she whispered, her voice barely a tremble.

If he were sober, maybe she...

But he wasn't. Especially after those nights when he'd drink himself into oblivion, forgetting everything that happened. If they crossed a line now, despite him being the initiator, she couldn't help feeling like she was taking advantage of him. "I'm no saint. Please, snap out of it," Stella choked out.

But in the next moment, her small hand was effortlessly pinned above her head. As her nightgown was pushed up, Stella felt as though her blood had turned to ice.

She grabbed his strong wrist firmly. "Ronald, Ronald."

But then, he seized her hand in his, leaving her no room to struggle.

The room's temperature seemed to rise with the heat emanating from Ronald's skin. Desire filled the air, making Stella's breaths quicken.

"Star, just relax," he murmured in a deep, slightly raspy voice.

Hearing him call her 'Star' sent Stella's mind into a frenzy. Did he know who he was with?

Looking at Ronald's face-the most beautiful she'd ever known-Stella whispered back, "Ronald."

that moment, her last shred of reason

her wrist with one hand while gently tracing the outline of her

his eyes clouded yet gleaming

Ronald's tender, blurry gaze, her last

...

An endless night passed.

six in the morning, Stella

the bruises on her chest and arms-vivid marks

sighed deeply. What

her, stained with vivid

a disaster," she muttered, her

leaving only troubling clarity. What

It

Ronald, still lost in sleep, she picked up the phone and stepped into the bathroom

frantic voice came

you guys sleeping

almost broke your doorbell.

How's your brother?"

froze, speechless. What

mirror, she was even more startled. She had really