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 willing.

she gave herself to

white boat drifted among the rolling waves

until Marilla scratched at his back, her voice breaking, that Jareth

they were happy and even more so when they

exactly did that guy do to you, huh?” Jareth’s

did I do something wrong?”

felt his anger, but didn’t understand her mistake; her eyes brimming

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

all okay. You did nothing wrong;

until

slept soundly, Jareth was like a weary father who had spent the night consoling a crying child all night, heading

a good night’s sleep and

a morning run and a refreshing shower, they

leisurely at the dining table, tearing a piece of toast, while

and the feeling of an old married couple

night, had consumed two pounds of vinegar in

Jareth approach, Evadne couldn’t help but tease, “My goodness, Mr. Fairhaven, you look like you’ve been digging a

mention it.” Jareth sighed,

could he explain that his night had been a tumult of

sensed his trouble but respected

I can make an extra portion for you right now,” Thaddeus offered, glancing back at him without stopping his

“Not hungry, thanks”

of ice–cold water, and drank it in one go. Crushing the empty bottle, he inhaled deeply. “Evadne, Thad, I’m going to the courthouse with Marilla today We’re getting our marriage

stunned.

“Yeah, today”

go wrong. I don’t care

grandpa disagrees, there’s nothing he can do. Once I take over the Fairhaven group, I’ll give Marilla the grandest wedding she deserves. She’ll

the eggs on the stove which started

my driver license now, I’ll get it in a bit. Where’s Marilla’s? Still at home? Can

are you up to? You seem really off today,

knitted his brows tightly. Jareth’s gaze flickered with an uncharacteristic restlessness as he sat slouched at the kitchen

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