The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 269 Chapter 269

Hendrix was mindful of Noelle's sunburned skin, and with the moment's tension easing slightly, he was about to let her go when Noelle suddenly grabbed his arm.

"Hendrix," she whispered softly into his ear.

The blunt and passionate words made Hendrix stiffen, his eyes snapping to hers with an almost visceral reaction.

Noelle smiled at him. Between her fingers was the tie she had just removed from his neck, the silky fabric sliding smoothly through her fingertips. Leaning in again, she gently licked his lips.

The last shred of rationality in Hendrix's mind snapped in an instant. Without hesitation, he grabbed the back of Noelle's head and kissed her fiercely.

that moment, they clung to each other desperately, as if they were two people struggling to breathe, finding solace only in each other. Their embrace was intense, as though they had finally found the one they couldn't live without and were terrified of losing them again.

They held on tightly to each other, unwilling to be the first to let go.

lost ber voice. Her skin and forehead

one go before finally catching her breath. 'Should I carry you to the bathroom to wash up?" Hendrix's voice, softened by satisfaction, was especially gentle. "I'll reapply the

hum of acknowledgment, her way

Instead, he raised an eyebrow and

Noelle found it odd.

you call me something first?" he asked

clothes were all stripped off, he was actually more debauched than anyone else. Hendrix looked at Noelle, fully expecting to have to banter

Hendrix's back straighten immediately, and a distinct tingling

so he simply smiled, clearly pleased, and lifted Noelle off the bed. After helping her wash up, he reapplied

back earlier had completely cooled by now. Hendrix placed the containers in the

living room rug, quietly eating the cake. She hadn't had cake in a long time, and now, she was so satisfied that her eyes closed in

the cake from her

first."

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