Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 341

Whitney stifled a giggle, trying to move away, but he swiftly spun her around and pressed her against the railing, trapping her with his long arms on either side. She found herself cornered by his commanding presence and the pronounced lines of his collarbone under his shirt, making her uneasy.

Her eyes, shimmering like the ocean, turned cold as she pushed him away. "What are you doing?"

"Take it off."

Whitney, exasperated, stood on tiptoe and pouted as she removed the small piece of clothing.

Once his vision cleared, Ludwik realized just how close he had gotten to her.

So close, it felt as though he had enveloped her in his arms, his chest and arms pressing tightly against her.

A tingling sensation shot through his spine, darkening his gaze.

"Let go of me, you jerk," Whitney pushed against him, clearly annoyed.

She struggled, her movements causing friction against his belt. The incident in the bathroom had already set him off, and his frustration hadn't subsided.

Ludwik's voice was a low warning, "Trying to seduce me again? Have you forgotten I'm a man? Had enough of playing hard to get?"

Whitney froze, quickly realizing the implication.

Her ears turned red as she kicked him away. "How am I seducing you? If I were playing hard to get, it certainly wouldn't be with you. Aren't other men more appealing?" Before she could finish, Whitney suddenly noticed Sammy walking into the living room, the bandage on his throat evident as he removed his mask.

Whitney's eyes widened, and she quickly pulled Ludwik back. "Wait...!"

Her grip was tight, her panic causing her hand to accidentally brush against the front of his shirt.

"Ouch." Maybe it was a sensitive spot, as Ludwik looked down, his gaze darkening.

"Whitney...are you asking for it?" His voice was a low growl, his body tensing.

Whitney, belatedly realizing her action, withdrew her hand as if scorched, her face flushing.

Her heart raced, especially when she saw what was under his shirt, turning even redder. "I, I..."

his voice teasingly sensual. "First below in the bathroom, now above? Still claiming

see Sammy hadn't left,

little rascals, she felt

lifted her chin, his breath hot on her face, his gaze slowly filling with

it, nor did

who

he leaned in

then a bite, until

was

her hands, pressing her against the railing, she

son, unable to struggle, blank for a few seconds

to her senses, kissed by this man until her heart trembled. It was

her too well, his scent,

resist, but her body responded to

her struggle intense,

huh?" He teased, pressing against

chuckled, pulling the

"No." Whitney was furious.

the living room, Danny was

mom. Sammy worriedly came to check and to get

But...

what is dad doing? Is he so hungry he's

Danny's expression was stern.

already upset by the scene, was about

Danny raised by their dad, not understanding

he muttered, "Dad's bullying mom,

Mentioning kissing, Danny understood.

while kissing his handsome

Liking meant kissing.

secret, Danny smirked. "So,

want him to like her; he's a scoundrel." Watching their mom bent over, about to cry, Sammy immediately put on his mask, ready to rush forward. Danny, sensing an opportunity, quickly stopped his little brother, covering

Sammy glared at

okay? I heard kissing leads to babies. Then they'll finally reconcile."

what was going