Chapter 65

Miranda scowled, her knee already poised to strike!

But Elian seemed ready for her. As soon as Miranda launched her attack, he'd sidestepped with ease. He looked down at her, slowly releasing his grip, a roguish and wicked grin spreading across his face. His damp hair was disheveled, sparking a multitude of thoughts.

"I don't always hold back like this, Miranda," Elian gazed at her, his deep voice carrying a hint of desire. "Don't test a man's physiological limits. You're a medical expert - surely you know that a man's nature is primal?"

Every time Miranda looked at him with those frank eyes, it made him want to devour her whole. Even though there was no hint of desire in those eyes, it was precisely this aloofness that captivated him.

He used to scoff at the idea that a woman could make a man lose all sense of reason. He didn't believe in heroes falling for beautiful women. And he never thought abstinence was a challenge.

Of course, no woman ever piqued his interest. Until Miranda stepped into his line of sight.

Everything changed. He realized a man could truly be beyond control.

Miranda's lips, red from their earlier kiss, twisted into an arc. "At least you're self-aware."

was cramped, Miranda now had the freedom to fight

quick and precise, yet Elian narrowly dodged each one. Suddenly,

immediately reached forward, grabbing her waist. In

he used all his strength to flip their

room only to hear

froze.

Ashcroft dashed upstairs with surprising

a door panel smashed on the floor and Miranda and Elian tangled together, with Elian wearing nothing but a strategically placed towel. Both of them were

face nearly

open, wide enough to fit an apple. When

was practically draped over Elian. When she lifted her

Mr. Ashcroft

a bit embarrassed, added, "The bathroom floor

away immediately. "Ah, I didn't see anything. Kids these days... I'm getting old,

"Young master, Ms. Hawk,

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