Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 278: Kellans playful teasing carried an almost imperceptible hint, like a shadow flirting at the edge of a dream.

The sunlight streaming through the window scattered across his collarbone, casting him in a soft, golden light that made him seem even more captivating than usual.

His face, typically composed and unreadable, now bore an expression that stirred something faint in Allison, a fleeting sensation brushing against her heart like the whisper of a breeze.

Then Id like to take it off, Allison murmured, stepping closer and bending down to undo the necklace.

Just as Kellan had warned, the clasp was tricky, fastened tightly.

It took Allison a few extra moments to work it loose, her fingers fumbling with the delicate mechanism.

She should have focused solely on the necklace, especially since it resembled her late mothers keepsake so closely.

Yet, for a brief instant, her eyes wandered, landing on Kellans neck instead.

With a few buttons left undone, the clean lines of his collarbone seemed to lead her gaze downward, revealing a glimpse of his firm chest.

The snakehead pendant, nestled between his toned muscles, carried a cold alluremysterious and dangerously inviting.

It stirred memoriesflashes of that night on the yacht, the way Kellans slender waist had moved with controlled power, and how his chest had felt so unexpectedly supple yet strong beneath her touch.

Ms.

Clarke, if youre struggling, I can guide you, Kellan murmured, his deep eyes glinting like a secret hidden in the depths of a still lake, drawing her in.

Theres a hidden clasp on the right side.

Try loosening that one first.

His fingers grazed the clasp at his neck, tilting it towards her, causing their hands to brush together, ever so lightly.

was electrifyinghis warmth against her cool touch, a subtle current humming through the

a mans body could radiate warmth from something as

its best if I handle it myself, she muttered, breaking eye contact as

his skin, she couldnt help but notice how Kellans body

you feeling

at the corner of his lips as he gently tucked a stray strand

Just… a little ticklish.

hair must have brushed against his neck,

explained why his skin had

hed tucked her hair back, a few loose

her hair into a ponytail when Kellans hand reached out

yourself

Clarke.

on the necklace, he said, his voice calm

from callouses, held her

against his warm hands made it feel even

the while, his gaze remained

undoing the clasp, wore a look of concentration, her features set in quiet beauty that seemed to

Kellan took in every detailthe sweep of her long lashes, the soft flush of her

of roses from the garden lingered in the air, and the memory of her fingers

for earlier,

and worn with

buying a clay doll for Lorna when those two stirred

in sooner, and you ended up getting caught in the

drained from the days chaos, yet being

throughout the day ebbed away, much like his constant headaches that always seemed to

ways, Allison

need to thank me,

finally managing to undo the