Unveiled: The Survivor's Triumph

Chapter 168 Don't Alert them

My hand brushed against the snow on the railing, and the cold snap brought me back to reality. I nervously pushed him away and whispered, "Don't."

He was breathing hard, staring at me like he was trying to hold himself back, his voice rough. "If I wasn't worried about you getting cold, I'd take you right here." With that, Ethan threw me over his shoulder and marched off the rooftop.

When we got to the second floor, Jason was coming up from downstairs. I patted Ethan's back twice and squirmed a bit, trying to get him to put me down.

But he ignored both me and Jason, carrying me straight into the room, locking the door with one hand, and then pressing me onto the bed. He stripped me quickly, picking up right where he left off. Jason and Martin both lived on the second floor. Embarrassed they might hear us, I bit my lip hard, trying to stay quiet.

Amid our heavy breathing, a distant explosion echoed.

Through the window, fireworks lit up the far-off sky.

The view was stunning!

After getting back from Greenfield Village, I went to Bella's place to find her. But some stranger opened the door.

I called her and found out she had sold the house and moved in with her dad at Zachary's place.

So, I headed to Zachary's house, but he wasn't there.

Leonard was slumped in a chair in the living room, smoking and looking miserable.

Leonard had gone from heaven to hell overnight and couldn't handle the drastic change, so he was totally down in the dumps.

Now, he had to rely on someone he used to look down on, and that had to be eating him up inside.

Leonard pointed to the kitchen, telling me Bella was cooking.

I walked into the kitchen and saw Bella in an apron, sleeves rolled up, chopping veggies.

Bella had never been in the kitchen before. Her chopping was clumsy and looked like she might cut herself any second.

I quickly walked over and said, "Let me do it."

Bella replied, "It's okay. I need to learn."

I asked, "Where's Zachary? Doesn't he usually cook?"

I remembered Zachary spoiling her and not letting her near the kitchen.

Bella, still chopping, said, "He said he had to go on a long trip and might be gone for several days. We can't afford to eat out every day now. And we can't starve."

Reality was harsh; no one could predict what tomorrow would bring. In a flash, everything could change.

"When my dad was still in the hospital, a bunch of creditors caused a scene. To calm them down, I sold the house and car for cheap. With my dad's savings and Zachary's money, we paid off a part. But it was just a small part." At this point, Bella paused, a cold light flashing in her eyes.

the country long ago. Fuck!" Bella gritted her teeth, slamming the knife into

anger, I quickly pulled her away and took the knife

worried tone, "Emily,

"Why?"

times I've heard him on the phone, saying strange things like 'one six, two twos,' like he was using

curious, too, about how he

He just told me not to worry. And he'd definitely be back in time for Valentine's

knife and comforted her. "Since he said that, I believe he'll

her furrowed brows didn't

night,

went to bed. Ethan

his serious profile for a while. I couldn't help but ask, "When are

the edge of the bed with a light smile and

at that moment as

I just

and kissed me, his lips soft and warm, like he was trying

back and

watching him go back to the small sofa and pick up his laptop. The screen's glow lit up his serious face, like nothing had happened between us. Eventually, I couldn't stay awake and

call. When I opened my eyes, he was already out of the room, his phone in hand, leaving the laptop still glowing

and

them," Ethan

off, so the glow from his cigarette and phone screen

much after that, just a few words in response, ending with, "That's

to sneak back when

the sofa, lifted his head, and his eyes locked onto

seen me, there was no

came down for some water," I lied,

looked at me with

I walked down the

on the sofa, his gaze traveling from my bare feet up my legs, finally

only wearing a thin nightgown after my shower, no

grew heated

and as if

wasn't our first time being physical, this time, his mere gaze

fell onto his lap, and he leaned into my chest, inhaling deeply with a look of utter

male scent made my body

my waist, flipped me over, and pressed me onto the sofa. It was only then that I noticed the intense, lustful look in his eyes. Strong, rhythmic

sofa for a long time, our breathing gradually

now filled with a gentle

that," I hurried

it's