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.

isn't behind those gruesome murders?" Sobriety clawed its way back

Focus on fulfilling your dream this time," Max reassured, avoiding my

my last attempt?" Confusion twisted my features as I sought clarity in

with a firm grip around my waist, our glasses clinking

regret what you did tonight," I warned, sealing my words with a kiss firmly on his lips, signaling my determination to prove him wrong about

he welcomed

to unravel the ties that bound his robe, his lack of protest

I halted, pushing him away, intent on escaping his embrace. But in a swift motion, he lifted me, carrying me straight to the bedroom

BUMS

and the door shut,

muscles were a sight that stirred an unexpected desire within me fueled no doubt by the alcohol

out amidst the tension. "She won't get the chance," Max