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...

streamed down her face as he continued, rendering her speechless and trapped

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

a bittersweet smile. She realized

been lying to herself, trying to suppress her feelings

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

...

there, sparing her further shame. She quickly covered her bruises and marks of the night before, cursing Parker

your purpose last night?" Parker's cold question

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

into tears, realizing

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

scoundrel at heart!" she shot

argument was interrupted by a knock on the door and a voice calling for Parker. Tiana

whispered fiercely, reminding Parker that she had saved him the

they argued about what to do, the voice outside grew more insistent, worried about Parker's