Chapter 374 Wanting More

Caroline turned away, but David’s hand caught her chin, tilting her face toward him.

Finished

The night breeze stirred the curtains, sending them billowing. A faint glow of light crept through the window.

How much longer until dawn?

She was exhausted. This was the second time she had been forced into this nightmare.

The first had been that night–a faceless stranger taking everything from her.

Tonight, she knew.

And yet, nothing had changed.

She had still been powerless.

David, at the very least, had some restraint. He remembered she was carrying a child. He hadn’t gone too far.

But that didn’t change anything. Caroline shut her eyes, refusing to look at him. Because if she looked at him now, she might not be able to stop herself from trying to hurt him.

Beside her, David let out a slow breath, his heartbeat settling into an even rhythm.

His arm rested across her waist, his fingers absently stroking her skin.

Lingering.

Tempted.

Wanting more.

But…

patient.

would always be

he murmured softly, “we could be happy

was a quiet suggestion, laced with something

only she stopped fighting him. If only

husband and

by law. Bound

him in every way

Caroline remained still, her eyes closed, her

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want to see herself wrapped in his arms, stripped

been

Finished

sighed, his tone cerily calm. “You don’t have to speak now. That’s alright. We have the rest of our

letting her go.

fine. It would be sent away,

different. It would stay by his side, raised

already made up his mind. Everything would unfold as

He commanded everything, leaving no

his arms

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