His Only Antidote by Shirley Owen

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Seeing Nola pouting, Elvis frowned and softened. “Be a good girl. You’ve slept for a whole day. It’s time to get up and have some food.”

Nola was stunned, thinking, “I slept a whole day?! Oh, so he just got off work and returned…”

“A whole day?!” she accidentally twisted, and the soreness overwhelmed her again. “Why didn’t Alisa wake me up?!” Nola wondered what Alisa would think of her.

She was supposed to behave like a decent lady, but now…

“I told her not to. You were drained last night, so I thought you could rest today. Well, I didn’t know you would sleep for a whole day.”

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Nola’s cheeks were burning red. She didn’t know what to say because she knew Alisa must have realized what had happened last night based on what Elvis said.

of himself.

Elvis felt guilty. He rarely lost contro d

“Sorry. I lost control.” Nola was

out, trying to scoop her up.

ned. She didn’t expect Elvis would apologize to her. Before she could react, Elvis reached

She wrapped the blanket tightly and said, “I’m still tired. Can I have a day off, please?” Subconsciously, she thought Elvis wanted to do it again, which entertained him.

He patted her head and explained, “Who do you think I am? A monster? Let me carry you to the bathroom. A hot bath will make you feel better.” His soft tone made her confused. In just a few days, they already looked like a couple.

do or how she could face

“I’m… naked.”

embarrassed. He wrapped her in the blanket and scooped the girl in the blanket. Nola looked back at the sheet,

my…” she thought there was supposed to be blood on the sheet.

was there not?

looked away, avoiding meeting his eyes and feeling stupid to

me?! I’m always a smart girl!” she

the steamy air filled the room and blurred his figure. Nola felt that the steam also ravel her thoughts. Looking at his side face, she couldn’t believe what had happened

obsession made Elvis swallow. He wondered if Nola could bear

“You know I’m not a self–control master, right?”

quickly came back to her senses and understood his words. She knew Elvis was not so good at managing his lust since the

to you?” Nola blurted out. She believed

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Elvis, but she didn’t. All she owned was the embarrassment that made her unable to face him.

are a couple.”

“But…”

speaking. She shook her head. She didn’t hate him, or she wouldn’t stay

it really happened, Nola felt it wasn’t

you questioning? You don’t have to overthink. I told you that day. You are my Mrs. Grayson,

you fall in

ask him for more, but she really wanted

will not,” Elvis stood up straight and firmly said, “I won’t fall in love with someone

sweetheart. They used to be a loving couple, but the girl passed away before they got

said he would not, he meant he wouldn’t love anyone, right? Anyone but that girl, right?”

soothe her, “Don’t overthink. Now, take

She had mixed feelings in her heart. Elvis loved that girl so much even though that girl was dead. Somehow, Nola

to be loved by such a great man.