When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Kristian’s expression shifted as he feared the noise in the study might rouse Bella from her slumber.

Lowering his voice, he urged, “Are you out of your mind? Aren’t you worried about waking your mother?”

Elizabeth met his gaze with a cold stare.

“Leave.

I need to rest,” she commanded.

Unperturbed, Kristian scoffed, still driven by desire.

Rising to his feet, he advanced toward Elizabeth.

“There’s no one around.

What’s the harm in letting me touch you?”

His eyes roamed over Elizabeth’s figure, a smirk playing on his lips.

“Besides, you’re grown now.

Surely you’ve moved past what happened in the past, haven’t you?”

he reached out

her patience

a swift motion, she delivered a stinging

out of here!” she exclaimed, her voice

lecherous gaze, particularly knowing

force, leaving half of his

ignited Kristian’s rage, and he raised

how dare you lay a hand on me!” he spat venomously, his

stood her ground,

chin defiantly, she issued a daring

ahead and strike me! But before you do, remember

me, I guarantee you’ll

in the air,

but slowly, he suppressed his

smile, he

“Oh, don’t mind me.

just a joke,” he said,

entertain Kristian’s presence any longer and glared at

I have no patience for your nonsense,” she demanded, her

forced a smile and replied, “Of course, I’ll