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.

against her cool touch, a subtle current

body could radiate warmth from something as simple as a

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

feeling warm,

tone even, though a teasing smile tugged at the corner of his lips as he gently tucked a

Just… a little ticklish.

herwhen she had bent down earlier, her hair must have brushed against his neck, setting

explained why his skin

loose strands continued to fall as she worked on the

when Kellans hand reached out again, gathering

yourself with that,

Clarke.

he said, his voice calm and

fingers, slightly roughened from callouses, held her silky strands with

warm hands made it feel even softer, more

the while, his gaze remained fixed

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

in every detailthe sweep of her long lashes,

garden lingered in the air, and the memory of her fingers brushing against his skin left a tingling

for earlier,

worn with fatigue, broke the

doll for Lorna when

and you ended up getting

chaos, yet being in Allisons

constant headaches that always seemed

ways, Allison was

need to thank

managing