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

didn't hold back with

but Max, full of a brooding intensity, hoisted me up over his shoulder. I struggled to break free, confused

fingers gripping my chin with a smirk

beading my back. "I thought it was you in the room. When he pulled me in, he hugged me. But he's so bony, it hurt. And I knew it wasn't you because you smell like sandalwood, and

by his kiss, as if he was reminding me not to

I realized my mistake.

.n

pushing him away, But he swiftly pulled off his

you comparing me to

was nearly scared out of my wits, thinking he was punishing me

I kicked at him, but

ankle, flipping me over. I tried to toss my hair out of my face,

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

He did dare...

"It hurts..."

The only option was to soften and

cradling me and planting soft kisses

did he