No Strings Attached

Clara couldn't wait to meet Brodie and his mother to sort things out. She casually agreed, "Yes, you're my favorite. Let's hurry up and go."

She grabbed lan's hand and rushed toward the car.

Seeing her so anxious, lan's eyes flashed with a deeper hue of jealousy. Just as Clara was about to open the car door, lan pinned her against it, his handsome face suddenly tilting down, his nose brushing her cheek unintentionally, or maybe not. His voice was husky, seductive, and carried a hint of hurt. "It feels like you only have your childhood buddy in your heart, and I'm not even in the picture."

Clara tilted her head up and kissed his lips softly, soothing him, "He's just like a brother to me, and you're the one I love most, hubby. No more jealousy, okay?"

That term of endearment, 'hubby,' was like magic, making lan's blood boil instantly. The jealousy in his eyes vanished, replaced by an uncontrollable desire. His lips curled into a sly grin as a throaty chuckle emerged. "Sweetheart, if you want me to stop being jealous, you'll have to kiss me like this." Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ (F)indNƟvᴇl.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

his hand gently into her soft hair, cradling the back of

while seeming tender, carried a tinge of domination and assertiveness. A cool

atmosphere overheating. Her beautiful eyes began to mist, her consciousness weakening. Her voice grew husky, "lan-

as they softly caressed her lips. "Be a

Clara looked at him, her voice as soft as a kitten's. "Hubby, is

bobbed involuntarily, and he leaned in to peck her lips once more. He said with a smile, "When

covered her mouth, shaking her head vigorously. "No

hall, catching sight of a family gathered like moviegoers, glued to the window watching them. He chuckled lowly, "What's there to fear? We're

bit, opened the car door for her, and made sure she