The Heir's Secret Bride

Chapter 336

Byron tugged the blanket down, revealing Maeve with her eyes squeezed shut like she was fast asleep. But the way her eyelids twitched gave her away.

He pulled her close, his rough voice whispering by her car. "Great, if you're asleep, I can keep going. I'm not done yet."

Maeve stayed still for a second, but when she realized he wasn't joking, she shot her eyes open and shoved his shoulder in frustration. "You don't even let me sleep! Are you even human?"

Byron caught her wrist easily, twisting it behind her back as he pulled her onto his lap. She was stuck, unable to move as his lips brushed along the soft curve of her neck, sending shivers down her spine.

Completely overpowered, Maeve felt her body go limp in his arms. Her energy drained, completely at his mercy. Compared to him, she felt small, trapped in his strength.

He could hold both her wrists with one hand, no problem. Her back was pressed firmly against his chest, her heartbeat picking up.

Feeling a growing discomfort, Maeve furrowed her brows and squirmed a little in his arms. "If you're going to torture me, just get it over with. Why keep me hanging like this?"

"Answer me first." His voice was hoarse as he pressed her knee down, keeping her still. "Why did you hide it from me?"

Maeve huffed. "I wasn't trying to hide it. I promised Jaylen I wouldn't tell anyone."

his eyes. "You're

figured

it.

just pushing her buttons to make her shut up, but she was too exhausted to argue. Her flushed face sank into the pillow as she mumbled a

the master bedroom stayed on all night, and by noon the next day, Maeve could barely move. Her legs were sore, her back ached, and she felt like

as she got up to wash. She was brushing her teeth when Byron strolled in and casually

spitting out the toothpaste. "Are Will and... Leo even

Theo for that fake name; she could've slipped

in a mess.

really think they're still sleeping like you?" Maeve shot

let him push things

my bad." Byron grinned. "Finish up,

her gaze fell on an ointment sitting on the sink. It looked oddly familiar, and before she could ask, Byron

she was seriously hurt-just sore. The

finally understood. "I don't need

chuckled and walked out, clicking his

and quickly stashed it behind the mirror, her face still burning. After washing up, she changed, folded her clothes from the night before, and set them aside to take care of after