Chapter 170 Lovesickness

Their eyes met, and for a moment, time seemed to slow. In Eric’s dark gaze, Hadley saw it–the unmistakable

pull of desire, deep and unwavering

His hand cupped her face, warm and slightly calloused, large enough to cover her delicate features entirely.

Hadley’s brows knit slightly, her full lips parting just enough, painted in a shade of red that made her look even more alluring.

A rush of heat surged through Eric, but he held himself steady, his voice low, coaxing, “Hadley… is this okay?

Hmm?”

Her long lashes fluttered as she lowered her gaze, a breath of hesitation before she finally nodded.

“Hmm.”

There was no more reason to hold back–no more space for doubt.

He had been waiting for this moment forever.

This was the difference between men and women–when a man wanted a woman, every fiber of his being demanded action. And right now, Eric wasn’t about to deny himself.

Without hesitation, he swept her into his arms, carrying her effortlessly out of the room. His strides were purposeful, his grip firm yet careful as he headed straight for the master bedroom.

The door swung open with a rough kick–yet when he set her down on the bed, it was with the utmost

gentleness.

He still remembered her resistance from before.

Carefully, he met her gaze, his voice quieter now. “If you’re scared… don’t force yourself.”

Hadley bit her lower lip, her fingers tightening slightly. Then, just as deliberately, she reached up, looping her

arms around his neck.

An invitation.

What man could resist that? Certainly not Eric.

He leaned in, the space between them vanishing.

He could feel it–she was still slightly tense, but compared to before, she had softened, her body no longer stiff with hesitation.

“Is this okay?”

He wasn’t rushing–he would ask as many times as it took.

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“Uh–huh.”

her consent did Eric dare to continue.

pulling open the

fingers tightened around his wrist. “What are you doing?”

her with

don’t want to get pregnant so soon, do

wait until marriage

was firm, though there was a slight tension in her

it,” she continued smoothly, her tone unwavering. “I

she had actually prepared was nothing

dark gaze scanning her face for any sign of

isn’t exactly good

don’t like it. I’d rather take the pill.” Her voice softened just enough to make it sound reasonable. “I asked a doctor–it’s safe, barely any

long moment,

had made her stance clear. With a quiet sigh, he relented, reaching for the drawer–and closing it.

His wish was granted.

threading lazily through her damp hair,

His voice was low, teasing. “I’ll carry

still closed, let out a drowsy hum before shaking her head. “Not

a pillow and tucking it under

“What’s that

a pointed look. “Do you really need to ask? My back

Was that because of him?

stifled a chuckle, shaking

out a hearty laugh, reaching over to pinch her cheek. “I’ll go run the bath.

out of bed

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the steady sound of running

Sure, that part was true. But the pillow under her waist wasn’t just

increase the chances of getting

she pushed it aside as Eric returned, his movements gentle as he scooped

sharp reflections

into the warm water, Hadley’s gaze instinctively

skin, jagged and faded, some

chill ran through

to him?

seen them.

past… that was something he still hadn’t figured out how to

“Hadley…”

before he could say more, she looked away. She didn’t ask. Didn’t press. “I’m done showering,” she murmured, turning toward the tub. “I’ll soak

turned and walked out of the shower room without looking

intention of getting too involved with him. His past? It wasn’t

there for a moment, watching her retreat.

Or… was she afraid?

the mirror. It wasn’t hard to

decided he wouldn’t force it. When she was ready–if she was ever ready–she would ask. And when she did,

her out of the shower room, Eric pulled her into his arms once

practicing restraint, indulging even once

the time they emerged from the bathroom, fresh and clean, guilt began to creep in.

murmured, his voice laced with guilt. “Does your back still hurt? Let me

her tongue, exasperated.

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