Chapter 243

Effie had barely opened the door when Lyman spun around and pulled her inside.

With a sharp bang, Lyman pressed her against the door, slamming it shut behind them.

Startled, Effie froze. In the dim light of the foyer, she saw Lyman's intense gaze fixed on her, his dark eyes swirling like twin vortices, drawing her in.

Maybe the alcohol was to blame, but there was a hazy, dreamlike quality in his eyes tonight, something softer than his usual sharpness. The shadows softened the angles of his face, making him look almost gentle.

Effie's breath caught in her throat. She stared up at him, forgetting to breathe at all. Her eyes-deep, luminous, almost shimmering-were impossible to look away from.

Lyman reached out, his hand cupping the back of her head, gently pulling her closer.

She tumbled into his arms, feeling the heat of his body even through the thin barrier of fabric between them.

His other hand tilted her chin up-and then he stole her breath and her words with a kiss.

Effie let out a soft, involuntary gasp. "Mmm..."

was as light as a feather, brushing over Lyman's nerves and making his eyes darken further. He closed his eyes, deepening the kiss, hungry and desperate as if

and wild, devouring her every response until she was left dizzy in his

...

work, she wore a silk

to cover the marks she definitely didn't

dare say anything

Nita asked Effie to join

Effie agreed readily.

only reached out because she happened to be near The

here!" Nita waved from across the

her and hurried

on me," Nita announced. "I'm in a

widened. Nita was usually the thrifty type; every penny she saved after living

reached out and playfully touched Nita's arm. "What's going on?

"Come on, don't joke. I'm

meant it-Nita's

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