No Remarriage for us Stay Away by Livia Storm

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The chill of Lenora's silence did nothing but fuel Zachary's ire. His eyes darkened as he demanded, "Is

that it?"

Lenora lowered her gaze, her mind racing for an explanation. Her voice, uncertain and a touch resigned, murmured, "It's... not exactly like that."

Zachary's guess had been right, except for the part about her liking him.

"What is it, Lenora?" he repeated, teeth gritted.

Fighting the frustration building within, Lenora met his glare, trying to hide her own unease. She took a defiant breath, "Look, you guessed it. I do like him, and when he confessed, I accepted. I don't owe anyone a reason. Do I really need my ex- husband's permission just to date?"

Zachary's face twisted as his frustration peaked, eventually letting out a dark laugh. Without warning, he pulled back the covers, exposing her bare skin to the cool air. His gaze lingered, a sinister grin playing on his lips.

"So beautiful," he murmured. "Tell me, what do you think Connor would do if he saw you like this, right here under me? You think he'd be so eager to stick around?"

Blushing fiercely, Lenora clutched her arm across her chest, her other hand making a frantic grab for the quilt.

"Zachary, that's vile!" she spat, eyes blazing,

He smirked, unfazed. "Vile? Seems like it's only fair to live up to the label."

Before she could even respond, his face was suddenly inches from hers.

She could only stare in shock as his lips came down on hers, biting, consuming with an intensity she wasn't prepared for. His hand held her wrists effortlessly above her head as his other roamed, ignoring her struggles as if they weren't even there. "Mmm...

The air was slipping from her, his hold so tight she was struggling to breathe. She tried inhaling through her nose, but that only left her feeling faint. Her mind grew foggy, the urgency of air overwhelming everything else until her struggles ceased.

It was only then that Zachary pulled back, releasing her lips. As he moved, he noticed her pale face and wide, unseeing eyes. He quickly steadied her jaw and started to administer mouth-to-mouth.

Lenora finally felt her breath returning. She gasped, coughing and clutching her chest, her breaths coming in short, ragged bursts.

Without a word, Zachary propped a cushion behind her, his voice softer now. "Eat something. And remember to take the cold medicine."

Ignoring him, she shook her head, staring down at the untouched tray. "I won't. Either let me go, or I'll starve myself," she said, her voice flat and unwavering.

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a wry smile twisting his lips. "Well done, Lenora. You know I care about you too much to let you starve,

don't

certain he would

irrational behavior was probably because he had come across Connor's latest post on

her way to reassure Zachary.

with things and let her go, then that alone

level that he could barely form wanted to

words he

he was, nearly six weeks since their divorce, and she was already seeing someone else-someone she was calling her boyfriend. And yet, no matter how many times he told himself to move on, he still couldn't release her from his mind. He had managed to get her, unconscious, into his bed, even undressed her, but despite everything, he hadn't dared take things further. Some instinct held him back-something in him knew she'd only hate him more deeply if she woke to that. With a sigh, he

why wait until then? Why not let me go

about you," he replied, the stubborn set of his jaw softening slightly. "I'd rather have you here. with the housekeeper keeping an eye on

held back a

said firmly. "Now go get

with a set of pajamas. She lifted an eyebrow, noting how flimsy they were for anything other than sitting in a heated mansion. She could practically feel the chill waiting beyond the door.

before, he quipped, giving

in silence. She had to admit that the food was perfectly prepared

where Harrietta was seated at the dining table, eating breakfast. She turned, her face breaking into

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girl who was eyeing her

down the plate, she turned to Miranda with a quick question. "By the way, Miranda, has your grandson recovered from

with a nod. "He should be fully recovered in just a few more

hear," Lenora said. "Well, I'll let you get back to your work, so

out, catching her

Fuller" anymore, Lenora

house," the older woman replied sincerely, eyes glistening. "I

by your side all night, helping you take medicine, wiping your forehead, waiting for your fever to go down before he got any rest at all. And he's still not well himself." Miranda's gaze softened. "Sometimes it's the people around you Lenora took a deep breath. "Thank you, Miranda. I

both surprise and confusion. "Y-You have a

Isn't that too fast?

over a month ago, Lenora had been deeply grieving their lost child, and now, she was with

right," Lenora confirmed, her voice softer as she walked out of the dining