Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 931

The heat radiating from the man and his surprising strength immobilized Tiana, her red lipstick leaving a mark on the mirror.

Parker's gaze fixated on that lipstick mark before coldly shifting upwards to her tear-stained eyes.

He scoffed, a mocking chill in his eyes, "Crying, are you? Thought you were all set to marry into wealth, dressing up in that provocative gown for Barclay's approval. Tiana, you've hit a new low for me, utterly repulsive." Stung by his words, she lowered her gaze, noticing his hand pressing against her chest.

The deep V-neck revealed more than intended, a consequence she hadn't anticipated when choosing the gown, instinctively shaking her head, "It's not what you think..."

"Take it off!" His voice was devoid of warmth, his eyes dark with unrest, perhaps from days without proper rest.

Confused by his sudden intrusion, Tiana's eyes widened.

"Need help?" His dominant hand moved closer, ripping the gown from her shoulders, his eyes a fierce red.

"Parker! What are you doing?"

scream was a mix of anger and madness, realizing she

the luxurious gown now in tatters beneath his icy

cool air, her dignity

"Parker, stop."

"Don't... touch me!"

the gown's hem lifted from her ankles, leaving her in her scant

are you even doing here?

was a raspy, dark murmur, eyeing her slender figure, noticing how much she had lost, his gaze avoiding her midsection, the thought of her "unwanted child" infuriating him further, "Touch you?"

the spacious fitting room overwhelmed with the fabric, he coldly

frame moved towards the curtain, casting a shadow, the

out,

under tears, his intimidating silhouette looming in the

avoid further conflict, weakly offering, "I didn't know you were here, I'm sorry, okay? But I need a gown, there's no need

"Parker, Miss Endora is trying on gowns. Did you find any to

one in the

various gowns on display, "This one, and