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."

against her ear, and the

Rupert wrapped the scarf around it

glanced down at the scarf,

insistent knocking shattered her thoughts. She peeked

stood before opening the door

I was in the bathroom and didn't hear you.

their

at?"

her a casserole dish. "I

it. Goodbye," Sylvia said politely, closing the door

peephole, watching the nosy neighbor press an ear to

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

the scarf. It's late, and I'm really tired. I just want to

paused, tapping

fingers before looking

sure your

won't

you

down, biting her lip. "You did that

pouring himself a cup

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