She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 1083:

“Never mind. Just… lie down.”

There was no turning back now—not before the first move had even been made. Whatever came next, she’d make sure she was the one who triumphed over him.

While she was still giving herself a mental pep talk, Ellis was already sprawled across the bed, amusement flickering in his eyes as he watched her. He could more or less read her like a book.

“If you’re the shy type, we can always switch roles,” he murmured lazily, his voice laced with teasing mischief.

“No need,” Freya shot back firmly.

She walked over and turned off the main light, leaving only the soft glow of the bedside lamp behind.

But the dimness didn’t soothe her nerves—it only made them worse. As she climbed into bed and brushed against the warmth of Ellis’s body, her heart nearly leapt into her throat.

“If you’re nervous, I can get you some water,” she offered, trying to steady her own nerves. “Or maybe tell you a story?”

Ellis gave her a smile. “I’m not nervous.”

fell silent. But

in closer, his voice deliberately dropping to a murmur. “I’m

think

“I am.”

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“No, you’re not.”

“Freya.”

“Yeah?”

mischief dancing in his smile. Freya wanted to protest, but she knew better—he could read her too well. And

up for it, we can save it for another time,” he said softly, never pushing.

Freya didn’t answer.

Ellis didn’t press.

she held out the now slightly damp box, turned

wasn’t the one calling the shots tonight? It wasn’t like Ellis would take advantage

if he did, she’d make