Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 716

The moment Tiana laid her hands on him, she realized the terrifying truth about his physique. His muscles were like steel walls, not something she could push away with ease.

In that moment, Tiana knew she had to escape. She tried to jump off him, but with a swift movement, he pinned her against the wall.

The shower turned on, drenching them in cold water, making Tiana shiver. "What are you doing?" she exclaimed, trying to fight him off.

But Parker, moving closer, was overwhelming. He lifted her effortlessly, like she was a piece of bacon sizzling on a skillet, his eyes dark with desire. In a swift motion, her clothes were torn apart! "You... you jerk! What are you doing?" Tiana cried out in shock, unable to believe his actions.

Yet, she had a sinking feeling, a terrible premonition.

In a daze, her dress fell apart, and Parker's hot chest pressed against her, pinning her arms above her head. He began to kiss her, biting her lips with fervor.

"No, don't... Parker! Don't touch me, I'm scared...

I have a child with your brother, don't do this, he forced himself on me, we can't...

me hate you! Really...

he continued, rendering her speechless and trapped under his

had to be anyone, she was at least with Parker, the man she

a bittersweet smile. She realized she had

to suppress her feelings because she

all she could do was close her eyes, resigning herself to what

...

the events of the night flooding back. Embarrassed and hurt, she noticed Parker wasn't there, sparing her further shame. She quickly covered her bruises and marks of the night before, cursing Parker under her breath. Suddenly, Parker emerged from the bathroom, wrapped only in a towel, revealing a physique Tiana had never noticed

what was your purpose last night?" Parker's cold question cut through the

Tiana retorted, her heart sinking. "It was you who lost control, not

off as she broke into tears, realizing too late she was practically naked under the

prey. "You're quite pale," he remarked casually, infuriating Tiana even

a scoundrel at heart!" she shot back, feeling utterly

door and a voice calling for Parker. Tiana panicked,

Parker that she had saved him the previous night and now he was

more insistent, worried