Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 224

He moved like an arrow shot from a bow, cutting through the air with determined strides as he rushed toward her.

Raindrops slid from his hair, tracing his chiseled features and gathering at his chin, only to be flung away with his every motion.

Just as Claire was about to have an intimate encounter with the floor, Sean arrived in the nick of time.

With a powerful stretch of his arm, he became an unyielding shield, securely catching Claire around the waist.

It was as if she had been gently lifted by strong yet tender hands, settling firmly onto Sean's long legs.

His other hand instinctively supported her back, enclosing her safely within his embrace.

In that moment, time seemed to halt.

Outside, the wind howled and the rain poured relentlessly.

But inside the living room, only the sound of their breathing filled the space.

Sean, slightly out of breath, gazed at Claire with deep concern and lingering fear, his eyes locking onto hers as if to ensure she was truly all right.

so close to hers, feeling the steady rhythm of his heartbeat

keenly noticed the worry reflected

softly strumming the strings of his heart,

like a heated brand, fixed on Claire, while the arm encircling her tightened of its own accord under the influence of a powerful

the pain from his grip and let out a small involuntary

like a hammer

pupils contracted, and almost

breath, he calmed

slowly reached

removed his ring-a simple yet elegant band that glimmered coldly between his slender

ring onto Claire's middle finger, as if performing a sacred

knuckle,

was gripped by an invisible hand,

looked up sharply, her eyes filled with confusion

slightly, as if startled by this unexpected gesture, or perhaps

this ring, you are mine,

living room, carrying a soothing strength. Outside, Ethan remained in

too overwhelmed by this sudden