Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 697

She broke into a radiant smile, then leaned in and peppered his lips with a few quick, playful kisses.

Outside, several cars sped off into the night.

Clara slid back into her seat, finally ready to get to the point. "So... what exactly are we doing?"

"We're going to rescue your brother. He's been kidnapped. The kidnappers want to see you," Dylan said calmly.

Clara frowned. Since when did she have a brother?

"Can't my cousin help? He's just arrived in the country. He's supposed to meet me tomorrow night, anyway."

Dylan's jaw tightened. He didn't like Charles—after all, Charles was a Chester. But he had to admit, Charles genuinely cared about Clara. The kind of care that put her first, always from a protective, almost big-brother place.

Why did all these people keep showing up... trying to take her attention away from him...

But before those jealous thoughts could drag him under, Clara slid her hand into his, their fingers lacing together.

"Honey, you're the one who matters most to me. Really," she whispered. "Last night, I sat there just staring at our marriage certificate, smiling like an idiot. I literally can't fall asleep without looking at it-otherwise, I have nightmares. No matter who else is around, you're still the most important. You're my favorite."

She always said things like this-sweet, earnest confessions, like it was the easiest thing in the world.

He should be immune by now. He should know not to let it get to him.

words always

managed,

lit up again and leaned back, beaming. "And with you here, I know nothing will happen to my brother. But those people want to see me, right? That's why you can't go in with me. You're only

were shining with tears. "Honey, you love

driving, and even he couldn't help

asked, the boss would probably give

to look at her. Her eyes sparkled-so bright, so sincere

out, pulled her into

surprise, then slowly melted into

what felt like forever. When he finally let her go,

her shoulder, breath coming

heard him

to

thing

meant. After thinking f

she guessed, "With

happen to

he said, shaking his

She straightened up, proud and certain.

tightened on her

what was wrong when

car rolled to a stop-they were