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...

hate you! Really... don't touch me,

continued, rendering her speechless and trapped under his

herself that if it had to be anyone, she was at least with Parker, the man she had

a bittersweet smile. She realized

had been lying to herself, trying to suppress her feelings because she felt tainted, having been with his

do was close her eyes, resigning herself to what seemed like

...

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 before, a stark contrast to his usual casual attire. The awkwardness

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

sinking. "It was you who lost control, not listening to a

into tears, realizing too late

dark and cold, made her feel like prey. "You're

at heart!" she shot

the door and a voice calling for Parker. Tiana panicked, fearing

she whispered fiercely, reminding Parker that she had saved him the previous night and now he was betraying

outside grew more insistent, worried