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

while gently tracing the outline of her cheek with the

said, his eyes clouded yet

was lost in Ronald's

...

An endless night passed.

in the

completely dumbfounded. She noticed the bruises on

What had she

scarf, tangled beneath her, stained with vivid red reminders of last night's

she muttered, her voice

had faded, leaving only troubling clarity. What

her phone buzzed. It was

in sleep, she picked up the phone and stepped into

frantic voice

guys sleeping

almost broke your doorbell.

How's your brother?"

speechless. What could she possibly

on her neck in the mirror, she was