The Unwanted Bride Of Atticus Fawn

The Unwanted Bride Of Atticus Fawn Chapter 172

BOOK 3 CHAPTER 8

~WILLOW~

I couldn’t believe it. I was in Dante’s room for the first time. He’s kept this part of him away from me since marrying me. It felt strange yet exciting to finally be inside here.

However, it felt natural to be in here, like this was meant to be.

All my things were packed in a corner, and he promised to have a place for them soon. I wasn’t sure what was happening.

“If you’re uncomfortable sleeping in the same bed with me,” he says suddenly. “I can sleep on the sofa.”

I bit my lip. Was I uncomfortable with him sleeping in the same bed with me? I didn’t think I was. I trusted him.

“It’s okay.” It was barely a whisper, but he’d heard me. He nods and brings a sheet out of his closet.

“You can use this one.” He told me, and I quietly took it from him.

I knew my cheeks were red, but I couldn’t stop it even if I tried.

I barely moved when he grabbed his t-shirt from the bottom and pulled it over his head. Dante was now shirtless in front of me, and I could see each of his muscles. The lights were dimmed, and I was grateful for it. I knew I should turn away, I knew that I should look away, but my body had a mind of its own.

He walks into the bathroom, and I finally let go of the breath I’d been holding. Could he tell that I was looking at him?

to marry me? Was she okay with me wanting someone she once had a relationship with? Was she indeed okay with him loving

in love with my sister. If that wasn’t bad enough, I wanted him. I

wrapped around his waist and water dripping from his hair

close my eyes. I couldn’t keep staring at him; I

when he walks over to the bed and sits on it. I

to my body. I wanted to close the distance between us. I wanted to get on top of him and bury my hands in his hair. I wanted to lean into him

to Sharon earlier?” I ask quietly. I couldn’t stop myself

turns to look at me, “why

bothered me that you would still stand there and speak to

frowns, “It bothered you that I

at his penetrating gaze. I didn’t want to admit to it, but those were words straight out of my mouth. I had no way to back down

So faithful that you

inhales sharply and traps me with his penetrating gaze. “It’s not what you think.”

why were you

at the ceiling, “I wasn’t happy with the

held my breath, “were you speaking to her

a way to get her to stop. I wanted to speak to her first, to give her the opportunity to stop

it goes again.

heart is fluttering. For him. Because of his words that weren’t even meant to have

“Oh.”

all I could say

the only question you have for me?” He

more, but I knew this wasn’t the right time to ask them. We weren’t that close yet. I had to take my time, especially with Dante. His heart

lie. “That’s all I have for