Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 704

Chapter 704

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704

By the time Xander dropped me off at home, I'd already shut my eyes, pretending to be asleep.

What else was I supposed to do?

Let him, under a fake name, take me to bed for a night of passion? No way.

I couldn't let myself give in. It would only fuel his arrogance, making him think that no matter what identity he hid behind, as long as he had that face, he could have me whenever he wanted. "Still want me?" Xander's voice brushed against my ear as he carried me.

There was something dangerously playful about him.

I didn't answer. But when he set me down on the bed, I wrapped my arms around him and pulled him down with me.

It had been too long. I'd been alone for too long. Tonight, I just wanted him to stay-even if nothing happened.

He didn't push me away. Instead, in the stillness, I heard his low whisper. "I'm sorry. Just wait a little longer..."

So, there it was-his reasons, spoken but still vague.

Fine. I'd wait.

finally admitted it, until

own lips.

***

that hit me was the comforting aroma of cream

hadn't left.

was there. On

hadn't slept well at all. How could I? After so long, I'd finally been

I knew I wasn't alone in that. He hadn't moved much, but I felt the tension in his body all night-the quiet war he was

but smile.

the fake surprise as I grabbed the glass

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and strolled toward him.

a brow like, 'Really? You

the mark on his throat into full view. The hickey I'd left had darkened overnight into a purplish bruise, even more suggestive

cleared my

no way was I letting him off the hook. Pointing at his neck, I

Adam's apple bobbed slightly, pulling my focus before he answered coolly, "Who else would it

neck.

and casual-made me sound like

darkened. He didn't confirm it, didn't deny it, just let

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