Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 910:

But as they hovered at the edge of giving in completely, Maia’s thoughts spun back to Chris’s medical history—memories of doctors’ warnings and his close call in Sceibar flashing like a warning sign.

Without thinking, she pressed her hands against his chest, her voice breathless but firm. “Chris… just a second.”

Chris stopped, desire still lingering in his gaze. “Is something wrong?”

Worry and love mingled in Maia’s eyes. “It’s your health. You’re not supposed to overdo it. You remember what happened in Sceibar, don’t you? The doctors told you to take it easy, to avoid anything strenuous…”

Chris hesitated, at a rare loss for words. He managed a half-hearted protest, sounding almost sulky. “I’ve managed this long… it’s not a big deal.”

A grave expression settled over Maia’s face. “This isn’t like before. Last time, you passed out and scared me half to death. I’m not about to gamble with your health for just one night.”

he leaned in, nuzzling her shoulder with

settled into Maia’s eyes as she shook

hands moved with gentle finality, easing Chris away as she whispered, “We’ll wait until you’re truly

the resolve in Maia’s gaze, he

he ran a frustrated hand through his hair before trudging off

disappointed, Maia’s chest tightened

to her wildly beating heart. A rueful, tender smile touched her lips. “Once you’re fully healed, Chris, you’ll see… I’ll

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thick with memories of warmth and

same time, over at Hurst’s villa, Melanie’s bedroom was tense with a different kind of energy—restless and sharp. Perched on the edge of her bed, Melanie gripped

feet silent on the floor, making two anxious laps around

surged through her, electrifying