My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

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?”

reasons she couldn’t explain, Serenity felt

feel your warmth anymore. I… I’m a little cold,” she

small table in the room. “I

moved to leave the room

I don’t want to be

on the bed and sitting

said, his voice reassuring. “This is a safe house. Nothing bad can happen to you here, and I’m staying with

gently brushed a strand of hair from her

looked directly

softly against his. Her inexperience was evident as her hands nervously clung to his neck. At first, Alden hesitated, unsure if he should respond. But within seconds, he cast aside his reservations and deepened the kiss, his lips

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. Instead, he focused on savoring her warmth, exploring her mouth with a deliberate tenderness.

him as his thoughts cleared, and he reluctantly pulled back,

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

she asked, her tone a mix of frustration

the sheet covering her upper body