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."

ear, and the tension in his

her neck as Rupert wrapped the scarf around it once

the scarf, puzzled by his

an insistent knocking shattered her thoughts. She peeked into the

where Rupert stood before opening the door

hear

craned their neck, trying to

are you looking at?"

the neighbor replied hastily, handing her a casserole dish. "I brought some

alright, I've eaten. You have it. Goodbye," Sylvia said politely, closing

through the peephole, watching the nosy neighbor press an ear to

to the living room, where Rupert was already heating

and I'm really tired. I just want to go to bed early.” Sylvia approached

paused, tapping his

fingers before looking

sure your

won't

curious seeing you

lip. "You

a cup of tea and taking

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