Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 343: Allison had every intention of rattling Kellans calm facade.

We need to pick up the pace, she insisted, her voice cutting through the rhythm of the music.

Under the dim, flickering lights at the far edge of the dance floor, their movements felt awkward, as if the very air around them was pushing against them.

Her hand, once resting innocently on his shoulder, slid slowly down to the small of his back.

Mr.

Lloyd, youre falling behind, she teased, her tone daring.

In that moment, it was clear Allison was in charge.

Kellan leaned forward just as she looked up.

Their faces drew so close that her lips nearly grazed his chin.

There was a faint fragrance in the air between them, something like wildflowers mingling with gardenias.

Kellan caught a whiff of it, wondering if it was merely the scent of alcohol blending with the heady tension in the room.

The spot where Allison touched him stirred something in Kellan, a place where the slightest pressure sparked sensitivity.

He tightened his grip on her hand, his chest rising and falling more heavily as he tried to suppress the urge to draw in a sharp breath.

As the music swelled to its crescendo, the dancers around them began switching partners, a fleeting change in tempo.

Allison, there you are! Gordons voice cut through, his entrance as effortless as the beat of the music.

He glided toward them, his movements graceful, half of his face obscured by a black feathered mask.

His joy was palpable, evident in the sparkle of his bright, clear eyes.

It radiated a bold, exuberant energy.

But Kellan refused to let go of Allisons hand.

Gordon made both Kellan and Allison stiffen, their bodies going

through Kellans veins, pushing him closer to the

know your place, Kellan said coldly, his

youre too slow, he added,

partner switch is

the dance floor was alive again, everyone seamlessly exchanging partners as the

a reply, the crowd swept him away, pulling him far from the two

were left hanging in the air,

held on to Allison, moving in sync with the

back to the shadowy perimeter of

unpredictable here, the dimness punctuated

Kellan leaned down

her, making it feel like there was no

mixing with a tinge of frustration at how easily

unmistakable sense of danger in the air, something that

kiss was fierce, a silent declaration that he had no intention

he was claiming her space, leaving no inch

tilted her head back, breaking free for a moment, then pushed

glimpse of them now, it would undoubtedly send ripples

become

So, they pulled apart.

kiss lingered on her lips, like an

Kellan murmured her

of a song were hanging in the air, just

the music itself had carried his words

lost, he confessed, his dark eyes burning with a new

his gaze

once thought was self-restraint had crumbled into

loosened his grip on her hand, taking a small

to

he said, his voice tight with tension, theres

offering

control he had left, dangling precariously before the