Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 1068

"Step on it!" Gilbert barked at the driver, urgency lacing his voice.

"Sure thing, Mr. Nine," the driver responded, pressing the pedal harder.

Finally, they arrived at Blue Haven.

The car came to a halt at the South Building. Without missing a beat, Gilbert scooped Sherilyn into his arms and dashed up to the second floor.

"Put me down!" Sherilyn protested.

"I've got you. Let's go!" Gilbert insisted, practically flying up the staircase. He kicked open Sherilyn's bedroom door and quickly swung it shut behind them, locking it with a swift motion. He laid her gently on the bed...

They used to be married, and even after their separation, they'd been together. Sherilyn knew exactly what was on his mind.

"Can I take a shower first?" she asked softly, trying to stall.

"What for? We can do that later!" he replied, leaning in. She was unable to resist, surrendering to the moment.

Maybe she wasn't just surrendering.

...

Gilbert had never felt anything like this before, a sensation that consumed him entirely. His cheeks were flushed, eyes half-closed, every breath he took was scorching... He was burning up!

And he welcomed it!

this moment, to let it consume

...

Sherilyn was utterly spent. As usual, Gilbert carried

been soaked in vinegar, tender and weak,

other hand, was invigorated, as if he had an endless supply of energy. As he carried Sherilyn back to the bed, he marveled at her delicate frame, her

her down and wrapped his arms

it was today that he truly understood the profound connection of body and soul-it was simply...

hand, he brushed aside the hair sticking to her neck and pressed soft kisses to

groaned, her eyes closed, swatting

we take a

and held

he couldn't contain his

love me,

rolling her eyes inwardly, her voice tinged

to

love you..." Sherilyn admitted,

Gilbert grinned, satisfied, pulling her closer. "I love

towards

stomach growled in agreement, and besides, his medication was

closet. Sherilyn picked out some clothes, slipping them on, and then tossed some to

on," she