Return of the Crowned Heiress

Scarlet burst into laughter the winked at Felicia and flicked her hair met her shoulder. Her already seductive features became even more enchanting as she teased, “Forget in Why don’t I jest stick with you instead? How about that?”

Telicia chuckled. “That works for me.

– Arsen finishing their meal and tidying up the table, Scarlet lett.

Night fell

Felicia tossed and turned on the bed, unable to fall asleep. Just as she finally started to feel drowsy, a cool breeze drifted in through the window. The night air was fresh and surprisingly pleasant

she was about to drift off when her eyes suddenly snapped open. The window was supposed to be closed Where did that wind come from?

Before she could react, a shadow shot toward her. Instinct kicked in, and Felicia reached under her pillow to pull out her knife. She struck out without hesitation

But the intruder seemed to anticipate her every move. As she lunged, he dodged. His hand closed precisely around her wrist, halting her strike.

The blade stopped just inches away from his throat

familar sigh filled the silence, tinged with helpless amusement. “What’s

up. A handsome face came into view, completed with sharp brows, alluring eyes, and sculpted features. His chiseled nose and the slight curve of his lips made

else could it

His

her. She didn’t question Stephan’s sudden appearance as she was too focused on making sure she hadn’t accidentally injured

her actions looked far more like an intimate caress than

hers, his voice low and husky. “Darling, are you

to recognize the trap in his words. She

only then that the noticed the wide–open window

the 4th floor. A chill can down her spine as she inhaled sharply. She punched Stephan square in the chest. “Are you insane? You climbed through the window from here? Stephan let her punch land. He wanted to explain that he had jumped down from the rooftop. But the words died on his lips when he saw

he simply pulled her into las arms. “My

was his fault for making her worry. It was also

knowing she had been

pressed a kiss to her hair. His tone was tender as if he feared she might break if he wasn’t careful. Even his movements were unnervingly gentle At first, Felicia was puzzled.

Stephan ran a thumb lightly