The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet (Thalassa and Elowen)

Chapter 702

Her nails dug into his back. Each breath was a ragged struggle, and her heart was beating a wild drum in her chest.

“You learned your lesson, didn’t you?” Lysander’s husky voice echoed in her ear.

It was sultry, imposing, and dangerous.

Fear gripped Thalassa’s heart, but she managed to stutter out a response. “Yes, I won’t be so naive again.”

All she wanted now was for Lysander to let her go. She had clashed with him many times before, and each encounter left her feeling defeated.

She was still nursing a sprained ankle and had no desire to be bedridden.

Her submission pleased Lysander. He released her and helped her up. “Let’s get some dinner.”

low, and his menacing undertone was clear.

had convinced Lysander to let her go by telling him that the kids were waiting for dinner. She didn’t hesitate when given the chance to escape his clutches. Ignoring her uneven breathing, she quickly reached for

one hand. His deep

glanced at his other hand, which was supporting her, and understood. He meant to help her downstairs.

was no room

relinquished the crutch, allowing Lysander to

seated at the dining table, each with a spoon in hand, eagerly consuming their food.

lit

her earlier

eat with us, Mommy.” Elowen

she was seated across from her, Sophia’s face lit up with a beaming smile. She scooped a peeled shrimp from her bowl and offered it to Thalassa. “Mommy, eat this. It’s really good.” Just

looked crestfallen. She felt as if she