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.

looked at Judson, who had suddenly frozen, her confusion evident. Just as she was about to

bathtub, looking up at him with a mix

icy water sprayed down from the showerhead,

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

her heart, not like the monster from her

confused and visibly uncomfortable, wriggling as she tried to climb out of the tub. But Judson quickly stepped in, pulling

a call. "Get the antidote for 'Lust' and bring over a few buckets of ice."

at the struggling Nancy. "Nancy, it'll be okay

room, and before long, the tub

caught between extremes-her body burning hot, yet the water was so cold.

burrowed closer to him. "Judson,

in there, Nancy. It'll be over soon."

the door interrupted her. Judson positioned himself

crisp black suit hurried in, averting his eyes at the scene. "Mr. Buchanan, the ice is here, but the antidote will take

Judson's voice was

out of the tub

Judson a frustrated

the first time, Judson understood the meaning of restraint-wanting