Rebirth Into My Second Chance

Chapter 174

I would be the bait myself to dig out the evidence. I threw back a hefty gulp. With a buzz humming under my skin, I straddled Max's lap, a daring move fueled by alcohol.

"Aren't you drinking? If not, it's over between us," I blurted out, a line I had rehearsed inside throughout the evening.

"Even with alcohol, you'd still want to sever ties with me," Max retorted, cradling his glass, an amused yet resigned smirk playing on his lips.

"You do know me well," I shot back, the alcohol emboldening my words.

"Indeed, in this life and the next," he quipped. The statement was so bizarre that I thought I misheard it due to my inebriated state. Instead of pressing him, I clinked my glass against his in a silent toast to whatever twisted fate awaited us.

"Then let's drink more. Maybe that'll change our relationship status," I suggested, my fingers teasingly tracing Max's collarbone line, an invitation that he didn't decline. My boldness surged, hands venturing further, exploring the toned landscape of his chest and abs. "We were supposed to be drinking, huh? Or are you planning on me now?" His voice came with amusement and anticipation.

murders?" Sobriety clawed its way back as I pressed for an answer, my gaze locked on

let Ronald handle it. Focus on fulfilling your dream this time,"

know about my last attempt?" Confusion twisted my features as I

closer with a firm grip around my waist, our glasses

with a kiss firmly on his lips, signaling my determination to

welcomed

under my assertive touch. As I tried to unravel the ties that bound his robe, his lack of protest only deepened

a swift motion, he lifted me, carrying me straight to the bedroom with a declaration, "Once

BUMS

drawn and the door

lean muscles were a sight that stirred an unexpected desire within me fueled no

your child, and Tracey wanted me dead, would you avenge us?" The question slipped out amidst the