Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 9

Chapter 8: You're not very afraid, are you? The man stood there, exuding a cold and menacing aura.

Allison didn't flinch, though her right hand was already curling with the subtle strength she'd perfected over the years.

It had been a while since I had tasted this kind of life-or-death tension.

The calm of his days had almost made him forget what he felt.

Outside, the pounding of hurried footsteps resounded, rapidly approaching.

Find him! We use the last of Sombra.

That could knock out an entire squad.

It won't go far.

Move, before dawn! Allison's mind was working fast.

So, he was high.

As the footsteps faded, the gun pressed to his side began to shake.

His hand was barely firm, the grip weakening by the second.

I'm not in the habit of prying.

I'll act like I didn't see anything tonight.

His voice was steady even as the gun dug into his waist.

And if you don't want that wound to fester, you better go to a hospital soon.

Although he couldn't see clearly in the darkness, his keen senses caught the sharp taste of blood in the air.

But his voice, though strained, was cold as ice.

you won't live

but with frayed edges,

so slight it was almost lost in

lips curved into

Of course it is.

balled into

his part, fought the

as he struggled to control

could only make out a piece of her neck, pale and delicate, as if

calmly, as if she had the upper hand, even smiling!

pungent aroma of plum pierced the haze and briefly

moment was all Allison

her elbow dug into her ribs and

fingers expertly pressed his pressure points,

seconds,

let his finger dance

his chest, calm and

who had called the shots a few moments ago, was now face to face with a woman who was smiling at

Next time, think twice.

times before wielding this.

know when it might go off

gun with the firmness of

Drugged, huh.

like you went

never come across anyone like her: a woman who

Kellan didn't even stop.

hand on her

bent, and in that flicker of

her

fear was a distant memory, replaced by something much more exhilarating,

it had been since she had fought with true intention She

family's obedient puppet for three long years,

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