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!

her face as he continued, rendering her speechless and

if it had to be anyone, she was at least with

bittersweet smile. She realized she had liked Parker for

to herself, trying to suppress her feelings because she

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

...

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

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

Tiana retorted, her heart sinking. "It was you who lost control, not listening to a word I

as she broke into tears, realizing too

cold, made her feel like prey. "You're quite pale," he remarked

at heart!" she shot back, feeling utterly

a voice calling for

had saved him

grew more insistent, worried about Parker's