Chapter 35

Melvin was totally drunk last night.

Jocelyn had no interest in reasoning with a drunk. She just let him cling to her, knowing that once his buzz wore off, he’d simmer down naturally.

Deep down, she could sense that Melvin was a bit obsessive.

She wasn’t sure if his love was true, but like he said, he wouldn’t let her go without his consent.

Sometimes she even wondered if he’d crash her wedding if she married someone else.

Melvin definitely had a possessive streak. Sometimes he acted like he didn’t care about her, and other times he came

on super strong.

But he never said he loved her.

It took a while, but eventually, Jocelyn felt Melvin’s emotions stabilize. Yet, his grip didn’t loosen; he was still holding her tight

“Wanna sip some water?” Jocelyn asked softly, patting his back.

At her words, his grip tightened like a startled bird, scared she might fly away.

Jocelyn stayed quiet, silently waiting for him to let go.

It wasn’t until his phone buzzed that he finally moved.

He didn’t answer though.

The phone went silent, then buzzed again.

Jocelyn had a hunch about who might be calling at this hour. Since he came with Willow, it wasn’t a stretch to guess that maybe he and Willow were an item.

When the phone rang a third time, Melvin finally pulled out his phone, and answered the call.

“Melvin, where are you?” Willow’s anxious voice came through.

Jocelyn turned her head away, she was able to hear Willow’s voice because it was so quiet.

“What’s up?” Melvin asked.

Jocelyn tried to leave, but Melvin grabbed her hand, pushed her against the wall, coming up to her and kissing her on the lips.

eyes widened. How could he

worried Willow might

drank so much tonight, and I’m worried,” Willow

Melvin hung up without another word and turned off his phone.

tossed the phone carelessly onto the couch, then cupped Jocelyn’s face,

pushing him away, “What’s

traced her swollen lips, a hint of hurt in his puppy-dog

hirm lay it out so bluntly made her heart

erratic, her mind in turmoil but still clinging to some semblance of sanity. “But you and

held her face, their foreheads touching, breath mingling.

admit those words thrilled her, easily

they were just words of passion meant to release desire, she

the chance to push her

you don’t like her, don’t see her,”

want you to

company,” Melvin’s hands were already exploring her waist, his breathing heavy. “She’s just a

branding iron, scorching her

maintained her wits amid his teasing. “But she wants

to the corner of her lips, licking gently,

a whirlwind of desire, enduring his seduction, her inner

her previous efforts be in vain? Everything

and Jocelyn was never his match. Torn between resistance and pleasure, she

him.

her heart was

with the curtains, dancing like the supple

faces and racing hearts. The hotel bed was

long separation, or perhaps a deep thirst, but there was a desperation to fill the void

the horizon began to glow with the hint of dawn, and the towering palm trees outside revealed their silhouettes, did Jocelyn finally drift

her, greedily savoring

how addicted

that tormented him when he didn’t touch her, and once he did, he couldn’t stop, as if trying to drain himself dry.

the past few weeks was finally being

his arms comfortably

buzzed twice. Melvin’s eyes shot open. It was a

He seemed polished, gentlemanly, and well-mannered. She looked

them? Would she no longer have room for

thought darkened

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