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7. Burning Desire

Author: malapalas
last update publish date: 2026-08-04 13:50:44

Aaron pulled out the chair in front of him, forcing me to sit directly beneath the glare of the desk lamp, making him look like a judge interrogating a defendant.

He opened the silver box. The aroma of grilled meat infused with spices filled the air, a scent that strangely calmed my nauseated stomach.

"Eat," he ordered briefly.

I picked up the spoon with trembling hands. Every bite that entered my mouth was watched without a single blink. Aaron folded his arms, his golden eyes following every m
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    The ticking of the wall clock in the luxurious room suddenly sounded like cannon fire in my ears. I held my breath, barely daring to let my lungs expand as I slowly slipped out of his warm embrace.I tiptoed across the thick carpet, ignoring the weakness in my knees from the overwhelming passion we had shared. My eyes swept across the room, searching for the pieces of my clothing scattered about like the remnants of my defeat. A sharp ache spread through my chest when I saw my work shirt lying pitifully beside the sofa, its buttons torn off, just like the defenses that had completely crumbled in this man's hands.I gathered my clothes one by one, then put on the cashmere hoodie he had given me to cover my body and the red marks on my neck. Every rustle of fabric sounded like a blaring alarm in the silence.And there, on Aaron's desk, lay my only ticket to freedom. With trembling hands, I snatched up the access card.Click.The steel door opened with a soft hiss. I looked at Aaron's fa

  • The Alpha's Secret Heir   7. Burning Desire

    Aaron pulled out the chair in front of him, forcing me to sit directly beneath the glare of the desk lamp, making him look like a judge interrogating a defendant.He opened the silver box. The aroma of grilled meat infused with spices filled the air, a scent that strangely calmed my nauseated stomach."Eat," he ordered briefly.I picked up the spoon with trembling hands. Every bite that entered my mouth was watched without a single blink. Aaron folded his arms, his golden eyes following every movement of my lips.The silence created a different kind of tension. Fear no longer ruled me. Instead, a wave of heat began spreading from deep within my body."Why do you keep looking at me like that?" I asked softly, trying to break the suffocating silence.Aaron didn't answer. Instead, he stood up and slowly walked behind my chair again. His fingers touched the knitted scarf he had just wrapped around me, shifting it slightly until the skin of my neck was exposed."Because I can't stand this

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    I returned home with trembling legs. The work bag that usually felt light now seemed unbearably heavy, as though it contained explosives ready to destroy my life.But the heaviest burden was actually inside my jacket pocket. A small box containing something marked with two red lines that felt far more explosive than any time bomb in the world.From the kitchen came the crackling sound of oil and the aroma of garlic being stir-fried. That smell had always been my favorite, but this afternoon, its savory fragrance only made my stomach churn.Mother was still busy with her cooking."You look so pale, Fay," she said after briefly glancing at me. "Caught a chill again? It seems like your health has been getting worse lately."I remained silent, unable to say a word. Meanwhile, Mother continued speaking."Take care of your health, Fay. What if you get sick? Don't let your health affect your work," she said. "Remember, you're still an intern. You have a long future ahead of you."At that mom

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