Chapter 0655

Maximus’s voice broke as he remembered Leonardo’s chilling smirk when he spoke of Serenity.

Peter felt a cold shiver crawl down his spine. Memories of Alexia flooded his mind. She had confided in him during a week he had spent caring for her. She had told him how Leonardo had abused her repeatedly–even after Lucius. was conceived and born. Leonardo had threatened to harm Lucius as a child if Alexia resisted. At the time, Peter had dismissed her story with a bitter, “Everyone gets their own hell eventually.”

But now, Peter knew it was all true. Leonardo was capable of the worst kind of evil.

Alden carefully placed Serenity on the bed in his room, a space meticulously decorated in a minimalist style. This property, located in Redspire, was one Peter had insisted on acquiring for occasional use during their travels.

As Serenity settled onto the bed, she instinctively stirred. The absence of Alden’s warmth woke her, and fear mixed with gratitude and confusion washed over her. She sat up suddenly as Alden turned to leave the room.

“Don’t go! Don’t leave me… please…” she said, her voice trembling.

Hearing her plea, Alden turned back, his gaze softening as he looked at her. Her piercing blue–gray eyes met his, and he offered her a gentle smile as he approached.

“Sorry, did I wake you? That wasn’t my intention. How are you feeling?”

couldn’t explain, Serenity felt calmer in

I woke up because I couldn’t feel your warmth anymore. I… I’m a little cold,” she said, pulling the thin sheet

a second,” Alden said, walking over to a small table in the room. “I had some clothes brought for you. I hope they got the size right.”

her. As he moved to leave the

I don’t want to be

the bed and sitting

is a safe house. Nothing bad can happen to you here, and I’m staying with you.

strand of hair from her

hard reaching up to hold his wrist. She looked directly into his eyes, the intensity of her gaze making Alden swallow hard. They were dangerously

clung to his neck. At first, Alden hesitated, unsure if he should respond. But within seconds, he

compare to the overwhelming heat and intensity of this moment. As Alden’s hand slid to her bare back, pulling her closer, he felt her soft curves press against him. The sensation nearly made him lose control, but he forced himself to restrain his desires.

thoughts cleared, and he reluctantly

Chapter 0655

please, believe me. I want this, but… this isn’t the

asked, her tone a mix of frustration and hurt as she looked at him

eyes drifting downward as the sheet covering her upper body slipped slightly. He

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