The Queen They Buried

Chapter 258

Aubree did not get much time to debate it. The moment Bowen’s lips touched hers, all thoughts evaporated. Bowen had finally cornered his prize, and he was not holding back.

He drank in every trace of her kiss, and even when the softness beneath his lips had gone slack, he refused to let her go.

Bowen used both hands to pin Aubree firmly against his chest. Adjusting their position, he flipped her beneath him, gripping her chin with one hand and forcing her lips to part, yielding to his invasion.

Bowen clung to her lips, insistent and hungry, as if trying to savor every last trace of her. Every movement was firm, unhurried, and impossibly focused.

By the time Bowen finally let go of Aubree’s lips, Aubree had gone totally limp.

Aubree gasped for air, her lips kiss–swollen and glistening. As Bowen watched her, his gaze darkened with something dangerous and possessive, a primal instinct flickering to life and quickly slipping beyond his control.

Aubree was pinned beneath Bowen, her face flickering with color–pale one moment, flushed the next. Her lips trembled as she spat out, “You shameless pervert!”

Bowen doubled down on his shameless act without a trace of embarrassment. “The woman I love is right here in my arms–if I didn’t react, now that would be the real problem,” he said.

Bowen spoke as if it was perfectly reasonable, making her feel like she was overreacting.

her lips together, her face darkening in realization. ‘He kissed me again–and this time, he’s completely

“So, you think I’m

out laughing, his deep, resonant chuckle ringing in her ears, which only made her more irritated. ‘What’s there to laugh about? The first time he kissed me, he pretended to be drunk and denied it. Now,

looked straight into her eyes and declared, “I’m in love with

explode, Bowen’s words stopped her dead in her

thought, ‘Wait, what? He said it just like that? With

I thought he’d still start with some small talk.

he had kissed Aubree, it felt

up straight, pulling Aubree up with him. Looking into her eyes, he said, “I love you. Don’t be so quick to say no. I don’t believe you have no feelings for

‘But seriously–if some rich, capable man kept solving all my problems, throwing cash like confetti,

wavered, and she murmured, “M–maybe

what was on

to treat you

into his wife. Classic move. I’ve seen this one

can’t really be helped. Bree, you won’t blame me for finding you too charming, will

her chin up with a sassy smirk. “It’s only natural to

normal guy.” Bowen chuckled, his hand ruffling her hair. “So, how about