Chapter 205 Carrie found herself unexpectedly enveloped in Kristopher’s arms, her cold cheek pressed against his broad, rain-dampened chest.

The sudden warmth of his body sent a momentary surge of panic through her.

She tilted her head upward, locking eyes with him.

His gaze, sharp and unyielding.

pierced through her like a blade searching for weakness.

That look-she had always dreaded it.

It was a mirror reflecting her vulnerability, a look that used to dissolve her resolve and draw out playful coaxing words she didn’t know she possessed.

But not anymore.

to her fear of upsetting him,

eroded.

only a

7

ice-cold,

“Mr.

must be

interest

free, but his grip tightened as if she were sand

and a faint herbal aroma clung to him,

realized how

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