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.

or how she

“I’m… naked.”

blanket and scooped the girl in the blanket. Nola looked back at the sheet, but there was nothing left on it.

thought there was supposed to be blood on the

was there

her ear. Nola blushed again. She looked away, avoiding meeting his eyes and feeling stupid to ask such

with me?! I’m always a smart girl!”

down and filled the tub for her. Soon, the steamy air filled the room and blurred his figure. Nola felt that the steam also ravel her thoughts. Looking at his

obsession made Elvis swallow. He wondered if

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

was not so good at managing his lust since the bruises on her were solid proof.

am I to you?” Nola blurted out. She believed that sex should be something only between two persons who

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but she didn’t. All she owned was the embarrassment that made

are a couple.”

“But…”

could finish speaking. She shook her head. She didn’t hate him, or she wouldn’t stay in the bathroom with him.

Nola felt it wasn’t that hard for her

overthink. I told you that day. You

at least tell me if you fall in

ask him for more, but

Elvis stood up straight and firmly said,

a childhood sweetheart. They used to be a loving couple, but the girl passed away before they got engaged. After that, Elvis was

meant he wouldn’t love anyone, right?

the air froze in the bathroom. Elvis spoke to soothe her, “Don’t overthink. Now, take a hot bath. Then, come downstairs to grab

loved that girl so much even though that girl was dead. Somehow, Nola was

must be really lucky to be loved by