Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Dragging the marriage out any longer wouldn't be good, as Richard didn't want any other men having eyes for Pearl.

"In that case, let's get married tomorrow," he declared, his tone firm.

When Pearl heard this, she felt like the world was spinning. Marriage was a serious commitment, and the sudden proposal caught her off guard.

"I didn't plan to get married so soon..." she trailed off, her mind racing with thoughts.

But Richard's reaction surprised her. His expression darkened, and he pulled her close, pressing her against the wall with a chilling intensity. "Say that again," he demanded, his voice low and commanding.

Pearl felt a surge of apprehension, but she couldn't back down now. "I'm just not ready-mmph!" Her protest was cut short by his forceful kiss.

they'd shared before-assertive, passionate, and overwhelming. Pearl felt herself melting under his touch, her thoughts scattered by the intensity of his embrace and his tongue prying open

emotional retaliation. Her legs nearly gave out, but he caught

her, she was left breathless

me now?" Richard asked, his voice

his arms, nodded. But then she shook her head, tears glistening in her

down her spine. "Will you marry me?" he asked again, his fingers gentle as they brushed

was already dizzy from the kiss and couldn't muster her

letting her go.

relief washed over her.

heard the click of her bedroom door, he couldn't help

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