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…

himself to be patient. There was

always be

“we could be

was a quiet suggestion, laced with something almost pleading.

him. If

were husband

law. Bound by ceremony.

to him in every way that mattered.

her eyes closed, her

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wrapped in his arms, stripped

her feel sick. Like she had been defiled. A stain she could never wash

Finished

sighed, his tone cerily calm. “You don’t have to speak now. That’s alright.

her go. Not today.

fine. It would be sent away, raised elsewhere. She wouldn’t have

That one would be different. It would stay by his side, raised as

mind. Everything would

his nature. He commanded everything, leaving no room

Caroline into his arms and

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