The Road to Rebirth Her Fresh Start and His Late Sorrow by Helena R. Bates

Chapter 115

Nancy's eyes were misty as she gazed at Judson, seemingly trying to decipher the meaning behind his words.

She looked as puzzled as a lost kitten, her eyes a bit red at the corners. Just for a moment, Judson felt something snap inside him, leaving room for only one overwhelming thought.

He wanted her, to make Nancy his completely.

Before Nancy could even process what was happening, she found herself sinking into the plush, king- sized bed.

His fiery kiss was upon her again, their lips and tongues intertwining with an urgency that seemed to want to steal the very air from each other's lungs.

"Judson..." Nancy whimpered, her voice trembling with uncertainty.

Judson paused, sensing the quiver in her voice, and quickly wrapped her in a comforting embrace. "Nancy, don't be scared."

Nancy nestled closer to Judson's neck,murmuring, "I'm not scared."

Judson realized Nancy was ready, and his hand moved to her back, intending to soothe. But as his fingers brushed over a faint scar, his pupils dilated, and the fire inside him instantly cooled.

evident. Just as she was about to speak, she found herself lifted

bathtub, looking up at him with

sudden rush, icy water sprayed down from the showerhead, dousing Nancy in its

I do want to be with you, but I don't want you

on her heart, not like the monster from

uncomfortable, wriggling as she tried to climb out of the tub. But Judson quickly stepped in, pulling her close as he sat down with

the antidote for

the phone aside and looked at the struggling Nancy.

water filled the room, and before long, the tub was

burning hot, yet the water was so cold. Only Judson's embrace felt

closer to him. "Judson, I'm

Nancy. It'll be over soon." Judson

increasingly uncomfortable and was just about to speak when a firm knock at the door interrupted her. Judson positioned himself protectively in front of her, his

eyes at the scene. "Mr. Buchanan, the ice is here, but

Judson's voice was cold as

tub and returned with

shot Judson a frustrated

meaning of restraint-wanting