Rebirth Into My Second Chance

Chapter 289

"Claire..." Max murmured against my neck, clearly wanting to steer away from the conversation. His gentle touch was enough to distract my sensitive mind.

He slowly moved downwards, his intentions clear...

Just as things were heating up, there was a knock on the door. "Silas, open up! Silas! Max!" Garrett's voice grew increasingly impatient.

Max sighed, pinching the bridge of his nose as he gently set me on the bed. "Hold on," he said, striding to the door and swinging it open to Garrett's insistent pleas.

"Brother, do I really have to be king?" Garrett burst out. "I don't want to marry Lily, that crazy tomboy!"

"And let me tell you, I was with little Claire last night and she feels much nicer. Can I just choose her instead?"

"Get lost." Max's voice was ice-cold, and Garrett immediately straightened up.

"Look, you've avenged Mom, and that person is gone. Didn't you promise me you'd swap back once that was done? Bro, you can't just break your word."

"Are you finished?" Max asked flatly.

Garrett nodded, bewildered. "Yeah, I'm done."

Bang-

heard the door

really didn't hold back with

was still standing outside in tears, but Max, full of a brooding intensity, hoisted me up over his shoulder. I struggled to break free, confused by this

my chin with

my back. "I thought it was you in the room. When he pulled me in, he hugged me. But

were silenced by his kiss, as if he was reminding me not

I realized my mistake.

.n

he bit me, hard, yelped, pushing him away, But he swiftly

you comparing

out of my wits, thinking he was punishing me

kicked at him, but he

me over. I tried to toss my hair out of my face, only for

"Max, you wouldn't dare..."

He did dare...

"It hurts..."

The only option was

and planting

else did