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

the taste. His kiss

that bruises were already

She pressed her palms against his chest,

Noelle from the kiss, but Noelle knew better. Hendrix was just feeling upset and using her to vent his

was just like that. He was the

remember how they'd fought the last time

she realized that struggling was getting her nowhere, she gave up. She lowered her arms

him.

Hendrix bit down hard

erupted, and a drop of blood fell from the wound. Noelle couldn't

one

when he bit her. She could feel the blood seeping

She frowned.

and as disdainful as ever. "This is your last warning. Stay away from the bastard of the Quinlan family,

Noelle did not answer.