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... don't touch me,

her face as he continued, rendering her speechless and

anyone, she was at least with Parker, the

realized she had liked Parker

herself, trying to suppress her feelings because she felt tainted,

could do was close her eyes, resigning herself to what

...

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

what was your purpose last night?" Parker's

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

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

like prey. "You're quite pale," he remarked casually,

at heart!" she shot back, feeling

on the door and a voice calling for Parker. Tiana panicked, fearing the consequences if they were found together in such

can't open that door!" she whispered fiercely, reminding Parker that she had saved him the previous

to do, the voice outside grew more insistent, worried about Parker's health and mentioning a