Return of the Crowned Heiress

Chapter 514

Felicia kept her head down, her focus entirely on cleaning and treating the wounds on Maurice’s neck.

Even though Maurice was leaning back casually on the rock, he still towered over her by a head. This height difference allowed him to look down at her, his gaze fixed on her every movement.

At this distance, he could see everything–from the soft fuzz on her cheek and the flutter of her eyelashes to the intense concentration on her face.

His gaze slowly went over her delicate features–from her captivating eyes to her dainty nose, and finally, her full and rosy lips.

Maurice’s eyes darkened as his Adam’s apple bobbed slightly. Quietly, he murmured her name, “Felicia.”

Felicia was oblivious to his gaze. Looking up and meeting his eyes, she finally noticed the dangerous, dark look in his eyes, like that of a wolf eyeing its prey. It was the same kind of gare a man had toward his woman–intense, predatory, and dangerous.

his move. He leaned in closer, reaching around her waist and pulling her firmly

pressure in her hand that was still pressing

tense atmosphere lasted several

that, Maurice chuckled and let go of Felicia’s waist. He leaned back against the rock once more, exuding an air

some distance between them.

but he didn’t stop her

Fuller couple. They had been released, and though both looked battered and bruised, they managed to help each other to

have to keep moving as long you still breathed–injured or not. Otherwise,

me,” Felicia said curtly and started

glance, but her hand hovered near her weapon, ready just

budge. Still lounging against the rock, he looked entirely at ease with his legs

relief, Felicia led her parents