When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0514

It was morning. Sunlight broke through the clouds and spilled across the earth.

Clothes lay scattered from the living room couch to the bedroom floor, mostly men’s clothing, with only one woman’s silk robe among them.

Zach stirred, slowly waking up. The memories of the previous night’s passion and wildness played through his mind, and a satisfied smile crept onto his lips. He glanced at the woman sleeping beside him, and his expression subconsciously softened with a rare tenderness.

Winter was s

still asleep. She was breathing steadily, and her eyes were shut tight. His gaze lingered on her beautiful features, then drifted down to her neck, where her pale skin was marked with the love bites he had left the night before.

Zach was no longer the young, reckless guy who obsessed over every woman he met. But last night, he acted like a wild beast, insatiable and relentless. It was only after Winter had slapped him that he finally relented.

Sure, the slap stung, but the pleasure? Totally worth it.

His smile grew wider at the thought. Leaning down, he placed a light kiss on her forehead before quietly getting out of bed, careful not to wake her. He left the room, softly closing the door behind him to let her

rest.

In the kitchen, Zach held two bowls of instant noodles, ready to set them on the table, when he saw Winter leaning against the doorframe. He had no idea when she had shown up or how long she had been watching him.

Their eyes met. A flash of embarrassment crossed Zach’s face, but he quickly replaced it with a teasing. suggestive look.

Guess I didn’t work hard enough last night,” he

noodles, each topped with a fried egg. The eggs weren’t pretty either, as

had. Make do with

between the instant noodles and him with an indescribable

said, pulling out a chair for her. “What are you staring at me for? Heh…. Did

him for a couple of seconds before speaking. “Um… Could

The moment she walked to the kitchen door, she was greeted by the sight of a bare, naked butt facing her. The sheer visual impact of it

habit was this? Walking around in

was stunned. “My clothes are dirty, and you don’t have anything here that fits me. What

Chapter 0514

+25 BONUS

a towel or

You get

look. “Hey, what’s with that face? I’ve got a great body and killer abs. to

muttered, “I’m not impressed, thanks.” She walked over to the table and

her a

She took them silently.

glass beside her, “Your iced

“…Thanks.”