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Ronald rolled over, pinning her beneath him. "So, Star, is this what's got you all worried?"

Stella shrank back a little, feeling timid under his weight.

Seeing her curled up like a frightened little bird, Ronald chuckled softly and pecked her lips.

"Star, do you really think anyone can drown us with mere words?"

Stella remained silent, her eyes wide.

Ronald ruffled her hair affectionately before rolling over to pull her into his arms. "Silly girl," he murmured, a mix of fondness and exasperation coloring his tone.

Stella snuggled closer, finding a comfortable spot against him. She knew there was no way to get Ronald to leave now. Whatever he said went, just like always. Since they were kids, Ronald's word had been law in her world.

He pressed a kiss to her forehead, an insatiable need to be closer to her rising within him.

Stella, sensing his intent, stiffened.

"Ronald, I'm still hurt," she said, her voice trembling.

The way she said his name, laced with apprehension, only made his smile deepen. He hadn't realized until now how much he loved hearing her call him by his name.

"I know," he replied, his voice rich and soothing.

"Then why are you still..."

to something they couldn't control. Especially after last night's incident, which had left things awkward and intense between them. Ronald's touch had been unfamiliar and commanding, and it seemed as though he had discovered a new side of

whispered, hoping her words would encourage him to

we do about it?" Ronald's voice took on a teasing

mean by that? Of course, it meant he should leave. She

were pleading as she met Ronald's

only fueled the fire in

are a delicate

"And

that Ronald might force things, and if he did, she wouldn't be able

kissed her forehead once more. "Yes, I spoil you. All of this is

since they were kids. Stella pushed against his chest. "Then go back

They definitely couldn't sleep

like this. If they continued, things would get out of hand. She didn't want to end up injured

Ronald showed no

was about to insist he go, Ronald caught her soft hand

speechless, her

...

the Larkin family home, Ursula spoke to

both legal and illegal dealings. Star faces all sorts of threats with them. She's your

Jaxon sighed. "Ursula, you..."

fine," Ursula

couldn't let Stella stay with the Lugar family. If she

girl wouldn't want to come back to the Larkin family.