The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 25 Chapter

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While Noelle was trying to free herself from Hendrix's grip, he raised his other arm and wound it around her

waist.

Then, he tightened his hold, making Noelle stumble a few steps into his embrace. From the outside, it looked as if Noelle had thrown herself at him.

Noelle's expression darkened further.

Just then, Hendrix reached out and swiped lightly at her lips with a finger.

Noelle had just had cake, but she wouldn't have left anything on her lips. However, Hendrix's actions made her feel awkward.

Her frown deepened. Just as she was about to demand that Hendrix let her go, he spoke first, saying, "Was the cake good?"

The abrupt question took her aback. Then, just as abruptly, Hendrix leaned down and kissed her.

as overbearing and domineering as the man himself. The taste of cake seemed to permeate between their lips and

kiss became even

was sure that bruises were already forming on her

palms against his chest, trying to push him away,

desperately in love with Noelle from the kiss, but Noelle knew better. Hendrix was just feeling

protective of their food. Hendrix was just like that. He was the only one allowed to

how they'd fought the last time they'd

realized that struggling was getting her nowhere, she gave

him.

Hendrix bit down hard

blood fell from the wound. Noelle couldn't help

her mouth with one

he bit her. She

She frowned.

as she was about to tell him off, Hendrix grabbed her chin. His expression was as haughty and as disdainful

Noelle did not answer.