Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 276

Chapter 276

Sylvia winced as a sharp pain shot through her neck. Rupert had bitten down hard this time, as if he wanted to punish her.

She didn't dare make a sound, instead taking deep breaths and clenching her fists to endure the pain.

Rupert pried open her clenched fists, intertwining his fingers with hers. The biting on her neck softened into a gentle caress.

Sylvia was momentarily dazed until the sound of the neighbor knocking on the door brought her back to reality.

"Let go," she whispered, trying to pull away.

"The scarf," Rupert demanded.

"I threw it away."

"Sylvia, you know what happens when you lie to me."

His voice was low and commanding, leaving no room for argument.

"In my bag," Sylvia admitted quietly, her cheeks turning a soft shade of pink, highlighting the red marks on her neck.

She shifted uncomfortably, but Rupert held her firmly by the waist.

"Don't move."

her ear, and the tension in his muscles made

against her neck as Rupert

the scarf, puzzled by his

her thoughts. She peeked into

stood before opening the door

didn't hear you. Also, I'm out of vinegar," she

neighbor craned their neck, trying to

are you looking at?" Sylvia asked, raising

replied hastily, handing her a casserole

eaten. You have it. Goodbye," Sylvia said

and she peered through the peephole, watching the nosy neighbor press an ear to the

tiptoed back to the living room, where Rupert was already heating water for tea, absentmindedly fiddling with a ring on his

scarf. It's late, and I'm really tired. I

tapping his

fingers

sure your

won't

seeing you with a

lip.

calmly pouring himself a cup of tea

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