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.

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

had never given much thought to how a mans body could

best if I handle it myself, she muttered, breaking eye contact as she continued to fumble with

fingers skimmed over his skin, she couldnt help but notice how Kellans body responded, his skin reddening faintly, betraying a sensitivity that caught

feeling

even, though a teasing smile tugged at the corner of his lips

Just… a little ticklish.

dawned on herwhen she had bent down earlier, her hair must have brushed

explained why his skin had flushed so

a few loose strands continued to fall

about to tie her hair into a ponytail when Kellans hand reached out again, gathering

trouble yourself with

Clarke.

on the necklace, he said,

held her

her hair against his warm hands

his gaze remained fixed

wore a look of concentration, her features set in quiet beauty that seemed to shine

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

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

you for

deep and worn with

doll for Lorna when those two

shouldve stepped in sooner, and you ended up getting caught

the days chaos, yet being in Allisons presence seemed to

that always seemed to lessen whenever he

Allison was his

need to thank

replied, finally managing to