CHAPTER 45ADRIANNA’S POVMy eyes fluttered open to the gentle glow of the sun pouring through the small window, its golden rays spilling across my face. I brought my hand over my face to shield the invading rays, rubbing my eyes gently and twisting my body till my drowsiness dissipated and my vision adjusted to my surroundings.The softness of the sun's rays and the chirping of the birds outside let me know it was early in the morning, just a little after dawn, I think. I had slept for a really long time, or rather, we had slept for a long time.I adjusted on the bed and a dreamy smile graced my lips as Eric’s image appeared before me. Tucked comfortably beside me, he was still fast asleep. Under the soft glow of the morning rays, he looked more handsome than ever, his rugged features so calm and serene that they felt ethereal.Last night was intense—one minute we were in the bathroom, bathing with me kneeling and deepthroating him. The next minute we were tangled in the sheet, drawi
CHAPTER 44ADRIANNA’S POVWhenever Hermes and Nolan wanted to have their way with me, insane amounts of gel-like liquids were dumped into my core to lubricate it because I was always dry. I could never get wet for them, I was never sensitive to their touches no matter what for obvious reasons.But with Eric, that has changed. Things were different now in a good way. For the first time, I willingly wanted to pleasure a man. For the first time, I felt the burning urge to have a man’s organ inside me. If I were this way without him laying a finger on me, how would I then feel when he starts touching me, kissing and caressing me, thrusting inside me? I might as well melt like butter put on heat.I looked up at him with large, helpless eyes like those of a child who had just peed her pants and was ashamed of her action, wondering if he was aware of the effect he was having on me. Wondering if he knew I had creamed my thighs because of him.A corner of his lips lifted into a small smile, hi
CHAPTER 43 ADRIANNA’S POV Quickly, I tore my gaze away from the key and continued washing him. He was shrewd and perceptive. With his intense amber eyes raking over my body like a hawk tracking its target, catching every move I make, I was forced to stay calm and oblivious of the necklace’s existence around his neck. I didn’t want him to suspect that the only reason I was doing this was to steal it. But was it? I didn’t even know he had it until now. As much as I wanted that to be the sole reason I was doing this, an inexplicable part of me wanted to stay here with him, live this life with him, run with him, hide with him because from the looks of things now, only him can protect me from the danger looming ahead. Only he can protect me from the cruelty of this world. Anytime my fingers brushed against the right side of his ribs, I noticed he held back a groan. When I saw him shirtless earlier in the morning, that same area was marked with a deep discoloration. That must be the
CHAPTER 42 ADRIANNA’S POV I woke up to the sound of whooshing water and someone groaning as if in pain while in the bathroom. Curious to know who was making that sound and what could be happening, I got up from bed and gently made my way to the bathroom. Standing by the doorway, a soft gasp escaped my lips on seeing a naked Eric standing under the shower, running a soapy sponge across his torso in difficulty, grimacing in pain. Even though I was surprised to see him, I couldn’t help admiring his bare form as my gaze roamed the length of his body, unable to look away. It was well sculpted to perfection like a masterpiece of art; he stood tall at almost seven inches, the top of his head nearly brushing against the shower head. Muscles strained effortlessly, rippling like waves underneath his tan skin laced with scars he probably got from all that time in the ring as a fighter. But beneath all that awe and admiration, I felt deep concern for him. My heart tightened in my chest,
CHAPTER 41ERIC’S POVThe shock that came from what he just revealed swept over me like a strong tidal wave, draining the blood from my face and nearly knocking the air out of my lungs. I didn’t even realize the photo I held had slipped from my hand and fallen to the floor.I stared at him wordlessly, my mouth hanging open. Alpha Nolan murdered? How? Where? When? By who? The whole thing felt like something straight out of a movie, too impossible to believe. Alpha Nolan was the most powerful man in the kingdom. Reaching him, let alone killing him was like trying to strike down a god in his own temple. Not to mention, he had only just left yesterday evening to prepare for the ball he was hosting. It hadn’t even been up to twenty-four hours yet. So how could he suddenly be dead—with Adrianna and me blamed for it? Was he assassinated? Poisoned? Kidnapped and declared dead to cover something up? The entire situation was fishy; reeking of a carefully orchestrated scheme, as if someone had
CHAPTER 40ERIC’S POVHis question caught me completely off guard, knocking the breath out of my lungs. I snapped my head in his direction to look at him, my jaw slackened and my eyes were wide in disbelief. If I’d had a mouthful of my beer or something else, I probably would’ve choked on it right then. “Uhh… what… I… I…” A wave of nervousness swept through me, causing heat to rise to my cheeks. Suddenly, I found it difficult to form comprehensible words.He gave me a knowing look and slowly shook his head. “Look, I don’t know the details of everything that happened between you two while you were at that castle, but one thing’s clear—no man is willing to go this length for a woman he doesn’t love or care deeply about. So tell me, do you love her? If yes, then I can understand why you’re doing this.” He pinned me to the spot with his gaze, expecting an answer.The answer was clear—no amount of words could prove how much I loved and cared for Adrianna. It was love at first sight. But