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.

the anchor to her fear of

eroded.

a

7

ice-cold, cut

“Mr.

memory must be playing

no interest in entangling myself with my almost

in his arms, trying to break free, but his grip tightened as if she were sand slipping

wood and a faint herbal aroma clung

as she realized how

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