Chapter 260


Chapter 260:

Once inside, he gently set her down on the bed. Before she could say anything, he turned away and retrieved a first-aid kit.

Sitting beside her, he took hold of her injured ankle and carefully applied ointment, his fingers moving with practiced ease. The room fell into a brief silence, the only sound the quiet rhythm of their breathing.

Khloe felt a strange mix of amusement and awkwardness. Breaking the silence, she let out a playful laugh. “Henrik, did you just blush? I never expected you to be so shy.”

Her laughter was light, teasing, clearly enjoying his reaction. Did she really think he was so easily flustered?

Henrik’s eyes narrowed slightly as he watched her laugh so freely. Setting the ointment aside, he leaned in, his large hand sliding to the back of her neck, pulling her closer. “I’m not shy, just irresistibly tempted by you,” he murmured.

the distance and claimed her lips in an

His lips captured Khloe’s with force, prying her mouth open as his tongue explored

froze Khloe in place, her mind blanked out by the intensity of the

exactly where he wanted her. There was a fire in his kiss—raw,

until their breaths came in short gasps. Only then did Henrik pull away, his eyes locked on hers. His gaze was dark and piercing, as though he could see right through her, unraveling

burned, her cheeks flushed red with a mixture of anger and something she couldn’t quite name. Henrik, however, seemed unfazed. A small smirk tugged at

doors to

like that,” he said, “and next time, I might

She had been reckless, too bold in her teasing, and now she was paying the price. Henrik wasn’t someone to play

her eyes and let a sly

finger, making sure she couldn’t look away. “What’s that look for? Still mad? Or maybe you’re cursing

boss here. I wouldn’t

practically rolling to the ceiling.” Henrik chuckled. Without another word,

before standing. “Stay put. I’ll have Fiona bring up something to eat. You’re not moving around

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