Vivienne nodded, although she wasn't afraid of Harrison. But now that she was working for the government, she had to tone down her usual aggressive tactics. Just thinking about it made her feel queasy.

It was a moment of madness that had her agreeing to set up a team for the officials. Now every move she made had to be considered through the lens of her new position.

Life used to be simpler. Without this official title, she could have given Harrison and Gavin and their gang a far more creative send-off.

Percival could tell what she was thinking with just one glance. He tapped Vivienne's nose playfully and said, "Times have changed, Vivienne. There's a lot of unknown dangers out there, and we can't be as reckless as we used to be."

Vivienne raised an eyebrow, puzzled.

Was she being reckless?

Was she?

Well, not really.

Although, she did indeed have to play her cards close to the chest until she figured out who the big boss behind the scenes was and what their agenda entailed.

She smoothed her frown away, recalling something Victoria had mentioned a few days ago. Turning her head, she brought her lips close to Percival's ear, whispering softly.

The warmth of her breath tickled his ear, quickly turning his skin a shade of pink. His arms, which were wrapped around her waist, tightened ever so slightly. His hands, restless and wandering, climbed higher up her back.

Percival's eyes darkened with danger, his Adam's apple bobbing, a dry thirst overwhelming him, his focus entirely fixated on Vivienne's lips. He wanted to kiss her.

The thought burst through his mind with urgency.

been so busy dealing with Kaitlyn's situation that they had hardly had a moment of peace, let alone

gently. She frowned slightly, unable to resist the ticklish sensation, and stopped his wandering

coquetry when she spoke to him, which was as intoxicating as the most potent

chin, "I heard every word, and it's all up

her ears burn and her grip on his

but let out a soft moan. Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ FɪndNøvel.ɴᴇt website on

were on anything else, it would be a crime against

turn, she slipped off her shoes, and in

close, her fingers playfully teasing

began to

desire, and without hesitation, he agreed to Vivienne's proposal. His

waist, red marks forming on her

glistening with

until dawn that they finally ceased their passionate

slept until noon, awoken by the relentless ringing of the

at the designated meeting place, Harrison and the others

strained smile, "Do you guys even have a sense of time? Why

arm in arm with Percival, took her seat

of being kicked last time, and on the other was a

close cousins; we're all family here. Whatever you need, we can wait." Richard glanced sideways, seemingly in agreement with Harrison, "That's right, we're all family. Victoria, didn't you say you had something to ask of Percival and Vivienne? Now that they're here, just lay it out." Vivienne raised an eyebrow, her gaze dripping with sarcasm, "Oh, so it's a

shoulder, and when she spoke, he subtly nodded in

he shared her

a tumult

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