Chapter 239 A shiver coursed through Elizabeth’s body, her legs trembling beneath her as weakness overtook her.

She wriggled free from Elijah’s embrace, hurriedly kicked off her shoes, and stepped into the bathtub, sinking into the cold water with a quick, desperate motion.

Curling up, she let the icy water rise to her shoulders, but it did little to douse the inferno raging inside her—a disorienting blend of fire and ice.

Elijah’s gaze burned into her, predatory and unyielding, the intensity in his eyes threatening to consume her whole.

Reason slipped from his grasp, overtaken by a searing passion.

He no longer cared if it was the effects of the drug or something deeper—all he knew was that he wanted her.

She was his wife.

Why should he hold back?

With that resolve, he reached for her, gathering her into his arms.

was low,

“Cold water won’t help.

just make

other slid beneath the hem of her skirt, trailing

scent of his cologne, now

herself slipping into the moment, a

voice wavered with mockery

be amazing—to make you want someone you’re

that?” he

of irritation crossed his face, his hands continued their mission, finding the zipper

at me,” she began,

I bought!” she accused, the hurt

unshed tears, making

paused, recalling the

softened, tinged with

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