No Strings Attached

The icy chill pricked Clara's eyes until they stung painfully. A complex tide of emotions surged within her chest beyond the grasp of words.

lan leaned close, his breath warm against her cool earlobe as he playfully nipped it. His husky voice vibrated through her.

"From now on, you're mine, Clara. You even think about running, and I'll break those pretty legs of yours."

After declaring his claim, he rose from the ground, scooped her into his arms with a grin he couldn't mask, and as he showered her with kisses, he murmured, "It's too cold out here, sweetheart. I don't want you catching a chill. Let's get inside, and I'll warm you up properly, okay?"

His voice was raspier than usual, laced with a mischievous chuckle, sounding like a siren's call.

Clara's cheeks burned hot as she nestled in his embrace, utterly speechless. sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ FɪndNøvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

the snowy path beneath. Snowflakes continued their dance, and a bone-chilling breeze whipped at her face. Yet, deep within her heart, a warm current bubbled forth, soothing and sweet, as though it could melt the

puffer jacket. He pinched her cold cheeks. "Snuggle under the covers and wait for

pulling the blankets over herself. Minutes later, the bathroom door

clad in a black silk robe loosely tied at the waist, which revealed a vast expanse of his sculpted torso. His wet, raven locks were carelessly pushed back, unveiling his sharp, commanding features. He exuded a lazy, powerful allure that made Clara's breath hitch. Her hands trembled beneath the covers,

strode over, kissed her forehead, and teased with a playful grin, "Caught staring, huh? Just wait. There's more to

face flushed, Clara buried it into the blankets, only for lan to pull her back out. He nuzzled her neck, murmuring, "Help me dry my hair, will

in, and straddled his

wander beneath her nightgown, pinching the soft flesh at her waist. She couldn't suppress a muffled whimper, her spine quivering. The hairdryer's movements

a few more minutes,"