Chapter 513

Jareth entered the room; his movement as silent as the fall of snow outside.

He had even slipped off his shoes at the doorway, not wanting to disturb his love’s peaceful dreams, moving only in his socks across the soft carpet. The expansive, comfortable bed cradled Marilla’s delicate form wrapped in the quilt, with her small head peeking out, her raven hair lazily splayed like strokes of vivid ink strokes spreading on pure white paper.

Jareth sat on the edge of the bed, gazing down at the charming, peaceful features of his petite wife; his fingertips gently brushing a lock of hair from her cheek.

‘I was away for just a short while, and all hell breaks loose, Jareth murmured, his rough fingers tenderly tracing her smooth cheek, the rosy lips, the elegant collarbone. “I thought I was the only man in the world who couldn’t get you out of his mind. Now it seems, your charm’s even bigger than I pictured. From now on, I might have to keep you from going out. What if someone else sets their sights on you again? And you know, hearing about tonight’s events almost broke me. If that guy wasn’t your sister–in–law’s brother, I would have to give him a good beating!”

His fingertips inadvertently pressed harder, and Marilla’s lashes fluttered, a soft murmur escaping her lips. Startled, Jareth quickly withdrew his hand, afraid he’d disturbed her sweet dreams.

At that moment, Marilla turned over, kicking the quilt down to reveal the warm, tempting curve of her body. Although dressed in a silk nightgown, her sleeping posture had twisted it into rumpled and messy, exposing the soft skin of her shoulder and adorable chest.

A thick desire clouded Jareth’s gaze, his broad shoulders tensing with restraint.

He was about to lose control.

“Mmm, do you really like my painting?” Marilla mumbled in her sleep, her words indistinct.

In the tranquil room, he heard every word clearly.

“Do you really like my paintings?”

Marilla, surely you were not asking me. Then, who were you asking?

“Aaron.”

In an instant, Jareth’s blood ran hot, his mind blanking out!

The next second, he pressed his strong body against hers, his kiss fierce and desperate, awakening Marilla from her dreams.

At first, she was startled, but upon seeing Jareth, her entire body relaxed. Her arms wrapped around his neck, the softness of her touch dispelling the fierceness that had invaded her mouth.

The thin nightgown disappeared without a trace.

Jareth, she was always

he wanted, she gave

the rolling waves for a

scratched at his back, her voice breaking, that Jareth finally let her go.

they wanted to do it when they

to you, huh?” Jareth’s possessive gaze burned

I do

didn’t understand her mistake; her eyes brimming with confusion and tears.

her cry, his heart twisting as he clumsily pulled her into his arms, gently comforting

all okay. You did nothing wrong; it’s me. Let’s just sleep

until dawn.

night consoling a crying child all night, heading downstairs with dark circles under his eyes.

a good night’s sleep and woke up

refreshing shower, they were

of toast, while Thaddeus, wearing an apron, attentively fried eggs in the kitchen.

the feeling of an old married couple were palpable.

overflowing with jealousy last night, had consumed

tease, “My goodness, Mr. Fairhaven, you look like you’ve been digging a cellar in your

it.” Jareth sighed, his frustration palpable.

had been a tumult of

but respected his

an extra portion for you right now,” Thaddeus

“Not hungry, thanks”

go. Crushing the empty bottle, he inhaled deeply. “Evadne, Thad, I’m going

was stunned.

“Yeah, today”

can go wrong. I don’t care if the family approves

the Fairhaven group, I’ll give Marilla

eggs on the stove which started to burn.

it in a bit. Where’s Marilla’s? Still at home?

seem really off

marry Marilla. Why aren’t you all cheering and supporting me enthusiastically? Jareth’s frustration knitted his brows tightly. Jareth’s gaze flickered with an uncharacteristic restlessness as he sat slouched at the kitchen table, an uneaten plate of warm buttermilk pancakes in front of him. Thaddeus, having just turned

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