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?”

she couldn’t explain, Serenity felt calmer in Alden’s presence.

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

a small table in the room. “I had some clothes brought for you. I hope they

to her. As he moved to leave the room to give her privacy,

here with me? I don’t

placing the bag on the bed and

a safe house. Nothing bad can happen to you

a strand of hair from her

leaned into his touch, her delicate hard reaching up to hold his wrist. She looked directly into his eyes, the intensity of

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

she had experienced before. The innocent pecks of her teenage years couldn’t 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

thoughts cleared, and he reluctantly pulled back, his voice

Chapter 0655

but… this isn’t the right time

mix of frustration and

downward as the sheet covering her upper body slipped slightly.

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