Chapter 481 Raegan jumped, not expecting to see Mitchel awake. "Oh, you're awake?" Raegan had accidentally burned herself a little when the clay pot boiled over as she was adjusting it.

Noticing her burned fingers, Mitchel quickly turned off the stove and led her to the sink to cool the burn with running water.

Then, he easily found some ointment for burns and began applying it to her hand.

Raegan tried to wave him off. 'It's fine. A bit of ice is all I need." Mitchel fetched some ice, carefully pressing it against her fingers, offering relief from the burn. "Silly girl, why are you cooking at this hour?" he teased.

"I thought you'd like something warm to eat when you woke up, Raegan explained.

Mitchel froze, his features softening as he looked at Raegan with bubbling affection. When Raegan was hurt,

she was truly heartbroken, but when she loved, she held nothing back.

The warmth in Mitchel's gaze grew. The simple dreams he once had seemed to come alive at that moment.

He moved closer, his voice low and warm. "But right now, I'd rather ‘devour you first." Before Raegan could fully grasp his words, she felt his lips on hers once more.

Cold... That was the ice cube! Mitchel popped an ice cube into his mouth before kissing her.

The cold touch against Raegan's tongue sparked a wave of sensations, making her body surrender to the intense feeling.

Mitchel held her head gently with one hand while the other slowly ventured under her clothes.

and tenderness, Mitchel longed to fuse Raegan into himself, out of reach from anyone

let out a

softly bit her tongue, blending warmth and chill. This slight pain

looped her arms around his neck, her dazed reaction even

them as

his steady heartbeat and deep breaths. She had

for Mitchel today, but it turned out he was the one taking care of her. From bathing her to changing her clothes,

up to prepare some food. After setting it down, he lifted Raegan onto his lap, feeding her the

it myself. Just go ahead and eat yourself." Yet, Mitchel persisted,

finishing the food, Raegan felt too

setting her down before

they went to brush

bedroom, Mitchel carried Raegan into bed. "Do

she wouldn't be able to fall asleep with him so close. "I don't think I can handle more," she confessed shyly, which only made Mitchel chuckle as he settled beside her. "You just need a bit more exercise. You're not

onto his side, resting his head on his hand as he gazed at her. "Guys usually pick up these skills on their own.” Raegan was skeptical. "You're just making that up." Mitchel took her hand, softly tracing her pulse with his fingers, his voice low and seductive. "Overthinking only leads to..." Wearing simple cotton pajamas, Mitchel's understated design somehow made

voice, with a power to make one shiver

couldn't stand it any longer and kicked

"Mitchel, cut it out!"

begging her brother today on my behalf?" Raegan blushed deeply. "You heard that?" Mitchel quirked an eyebrow. "Yes, I heard Miss Foster calling for backup, 'saving her husband." Raegan's ears burned.

had to?" Mitchel looked at Raegan earnestly. "So, Miss Foster, when are

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