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

her away and took the knife from

stood beside me, watching me chop veggies, then suddenly spoke in a worried tone,

"Why?"

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

"I'm curious, too, about how he plans

"He didn't say. He just told me not to worry. And he'd definitely be back

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

her furrowed

home that night, Ethan

eating and taking a shower, I went to bed. Ethan sat on the

I couldn't help but ask, "When are you going to sleep? Can't you take a proper

walked over and sat on the edge of the bed with a light smile and ran his fingers through my hair, combing it gently. "What's wrong? Can't sleep without

that moment as

didn't say anything; I just stared at

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

bit, he pulled back and ruffled my

The screen's glow lit up his serious face, like nothing had happened between us. Eventually, I couldn't stay awake and drifted

was already out of the room, his phone in hand, leaving the laptop still glowing on the sofa. He seemed a bit mysterious tonight.

house was pitch dark, and I

alert them," Ethan

living room lights were off, so the glow from

just a few words in response,

was about to sneak back

the sofa, lifted his head, and his eyes locked

he had already seen me, there was no point in

was just thirsty and came down for some

at me with amusement. "Come

walked down the stairs

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

a thin nightgown after my shower, no underwear, so the outline

grew heated

a finger, and as if

time being physical, this time, his mere gaze ignited

into my chest, inhaling deeply

scent made 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 thrusts followed, and in the quiet living room,

the sofa for

his eyes now filled with a gentle

not that," I

"Alright, it's not that.