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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..."

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

you applied the ointment," Stella whispered, hoping her words would

Ronald's voice took on a

Of course, it meant he should leave. She was still injured, after

were pleading as she

tearful eyes only fueled the fire

really are a

"And that's

things, and if he did, she wouldn't

spoil you. All of

they were kids. Stella pushed against his

They definitely couldn't sleep

hand.

showed no

insist he

was left speechless, her mind racing

...

across town at the Larkin family

Lugar family is deeply entrenched in both legal and illegal dealings. Star faces all sorts of threats with them. She's your sister, Jaxon. You

Jaxon sighed. "Ursula, you..."

fine," Ursula

Stella stay with the Lugar family. If she did, Ursula's future would

frowned. "That ungrateful girl wouldn't want to come back to the