Revenge With My Undercover Cop Hubby

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Chapter 224 Zev Disliked His Body

After dinner, Kelly gently tucked Jasper into bed.

Once the little one was settled and asleep, Kelly turned her attention to the big

baby.

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Zev stubbornly refused to undress, adamantly avoiding the shower no matter how much Kelly urged him.

Reuniting with him had been far more overwhelming than she had anticipated. Even now, her fingertips tingled, her cheeks flushed, and her heart raced with excitement. It was more energizing than a cup of strong coffee, and sleep felt distant, almost impossible.

She couldn't let herself feel tired.

She feared that if she allowed herself to fall asleep, she'd wake up and realize it was all just a dream.

In the bathroom, Zev sat on the toilet seat like a wounded animal, reluctant to take the first step and get into the shower.

"Take off your clothes," Kelly said softly, stepping closer, ready to assist him.

Zev gripped her hand, not meeting her gaze.

They stood there, frozen in silence, neither of them willing to speak.

They both knew what had happened in the past two years, but neither dared bring

it up. It was as if they were both afraid to touch on the wounds that still lingered.

"Come on..." Kelly coaxed gently.

Perhaps it was because she was so used to comforting Jasper.

Zev hesitated before meeting her eyes. The red-rimmed look in his gaze spoke volumes, full of suppressed

emotions.

offered him a faint smile.

Zev admitted,

both affectionate and slightly

a miracle he was even alive, yet

fact that he had survived on nothing but nutritional supplements- barely eating or drinking-he wouldn't be here now, strong and full of

want to see," Kelly

hate me," Zev muttered, bracing himself

the quintessential rugged northern man. A soldier through and through, his looks had never mattered as much

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pale-perhaps from his Duskmire roots or the long hospital stay, out of the sun. His complexion

onto the floor, still

disliked what

was still lean, toned, and long-far more attractive than most runway models. The

seen runway models? You look just

Kelly said, cupping his face

weak..." Zev muttered, still seeing himself as

from the neighborhood. I'll go with you. I'll make you some healthy meals. How does that sound?" Kelly continued,

and now he seemed to be

into his lap,

Kelly whispered teasingly, moving closer, her lips brushing his

tease, nor did she have a natural seductive

she didn't need to say much. Her presence, the way

fingers threading through her hair as he pulled her in for

on, filling

back eagerly, her emotions raw. It had been so long since they were together, since life almost tore them apart, but now, here they

a way no

fiercely, it felt like they were merging

"Zev..."

"I'm here..."

cracked as

"Zeu