My Beloved Has Risen from Death’s Embrace

Chapter 136

Orion’s eyes darkened with a hint of desire as he tightened his grip around the slender waist of the girl in his arms. His prominent nose gently brushed against her pale, soft neck. His long eyes half–closed, savoring this intimate moment.

“Ms. Nightshade, you’re holding on a bit too tight.”

So tight that he was almost losing control.

However, Xanthea, caught in a state of sheer panic, was on high alert and couldn’t hear his unusual tone, nor feel any of his reactions.

“Oh no, this place is just too spooky, Orion, stop talking, let’s get out of here fast. The snakes might come. biting soon!”

Orion smirked, a hint of amusement flashing across his brows, “But the scenery in this forest is quite lovely, think I’ll stay and enjoy it a bit longer.”

What?

Xanthea couldn’t believe her ears.

With the ground crawling with sinister, twisting snakes, he actually wanted to stay and admire the scenery?

“Are you insane?”

said, “I’m

“But I am afraid!”

her eyes tightly shut, not daring to open them even for a

must be crazy, not even

I’ll protect

escort me out first, then come back and enjoy the

pondered, “that’s

So let’s hurry

tone changed, becoming cold and distant, “But why should I

Xanthea was stunned.

did he thean

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wasn’t planning to leave her

this, the strong arms that were once constricting her waist began

Chapter 136

arms tightly wrapping around his neck, clinging to him like an octopus, her

don’t dislike you, not

You don’t dislike me?” Orion’s eyebrows