The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 577

As soon as she woke up, everything unfolded exactly as Aaron had predicted- she was completely under the drug's control.

Her body moved on instinct. Turning her head, her soft lips pressed against the side of Charles's neck.

Her hot breath skimmed across the exposed skin, sending shivers racing through Charles.

His body went taut in an instant.

This kind of bold intimacy existed only in Charles's memories and dreams.

To suddenly have it again-Charles nearly lost control, his emotions and desire

for Evelyn surging so fiercely that he almost pulled her onto his lap, claiming her right then and there.

He tamped down the urge as soon as it flickered through his mind.

He couldn't.

"Eve, sweetheart, listen to me. Just hold on a little longer."

Summoning every ounce of self-control he possessed, Charles gently pulled Evelyn's face away from his neck and cradled her against his chest.

"I... I can't... It's so hot... Please, help me..."

Evelyn squirmed in his arms, her voice thick with desperation.

Charles tightened his grip around her waist, holding her still, trying to keep her from moving too much against him.

softened his voice, soothing her, "Eve, I know you're uncomfortable. Just a bit longer, okay? I've already called Andrew-he's on his way to my place

mind barely registered Charles's words. She was

knew was that it was

his chest, so she simply parted her

his blood

veins

"Eve!"

voice was rough, almost

pried Evelyn from his

chest heaved with effort, his Adam's

resistance

satisfied

in his arms, flinging herself at him once more,

cupped her nape, careful not to hurt her. He didn't dare use

seized the opportunity, framing his face in her hands, and kissed him

pleased Charles countless

forgotten on purpose,

moment Evelyn kissed him, she used every trick that had always worked

could Charles possibly

his

kiss, he

with that, everything threatened to spiral out of

went too far, Charles forced himself

was pure agony making

whispered comfort, he