hapter 23
ella was intrigued by his question. She blinked at him. “How would it be if 1 slept with you? And how would it be if you slept with me?
e didn’t know there was a difference between the two.
wan lghed. “Make a choice first.”
e thought momentarily before smiling gently and wrapping her arms around him. She fitted her head and rested on his shoulder. “Then, you can sleep with me,
bebe was no trace of hesitation or shyness in live answer.
txure you won’t regret 11?”
spare flickered. He turned slightly to look at her head lying on his shoulder, lowered his voice, and asked, “Are you sure you ella lifted her head to look at him. “Why would I regret it?
eyes were clear, revealing every emotion with a single glance. Rowan’s mind wandered, and he was nearly swept away by her again. took a big breath and patted her head. “Suv.”
‘sleep with you” With that, he scooped her up
reared het back to the bedroom and let her change into something more comfortable while he went to the guest room to freshen up,
henberetumedia the bedroom, Stella stepped out of the bathmom. And the moment she appeared, a striking splash of red crashed into Rowan’s vision. is breath caught, and his pupils darkened.
in wasn’t wearing the nightgown he’d brought from her house, bustead, she had chosen one of the new dresses that had arrived earlier.
was a delicate silk slip dress with silky fabric that clung to her beautiful skin, and the bem hardly reached mid–thigh
e brilliant red dress made her already glowing complexxion even softer and silker.
ella had slender shoulders, graceful arms, a slim waist, softly curved hips, and long, elegant legs. Every detail of her physique was captivating. ie was breathtaking.
black hair was loosely tied up, with a few gentle strands flowing across her face. Her teatures were incredibly delicate and beautiful without makeup. she stepped our of the restroom, she tumed to face him. Her eyes gleamed, and the light within them was su captivating it was almost unteal.
wan instantly averted inis gaze and forced himself to remain calm. “Why are you wearing thr?”
Joesn’t it look good?”
ella walked up to him. “I saw this nightgown when I was picking a dress earlier and thought it looked really nice.”
– she spoke, the twirled in front of him and tilted her head, her eyes full with playful expectation “Does it look good?”
couldn’t help but look at beragain. And once he did, he couldn’t look away. His voice became hoarse as he replied, “Yes. It looks good.” lips–curled into a smile as she lightly bit her lower lip. “How did you know tile this style of nightgown?
they asked what kind of style, he had baid to get bold and elegant pieces, After all, these were the two
had simply instructed someone to buy clothes. When th des he had seen her wear the most
e was sensual at times and sweet at times
person on the phone merely responded
absolute confidence. “I understand, Mr Mansfield, Don’t worry, I’ll make sure you’re satisfied.”
, Rowan had to admit that he was pretty satisfied.
Bently noted that this person was quite competent.
clocked up at tum, her gare darling and warm. Her voice was sweet and somewhat coquettish as she thanked him, “Thank you, town, I really like the then you bought for me?
tas pulse slow down. He was utterly taken away and medized by her gorgeous eyes. Fortune, he had no idea how to mower.
lauwer, she had thrown her tiny amis around his tech she stood on tipine, raised her head, and said gently, “It’s time to sleep i poze fell un fart sligtly parted and lips. As she spoke, the tip of her tongue occasionally peeked on, sending a wave of heat through his veins.
duter. Sheridang to tam and poured. “Carry me ”
were different. This time, ispala brushed against her exposed akit, and the warmth
without bultation, and wrapped her inside
supposed to sleep? How can you sleep without being properly tucked in-
supposed to sleep with me?”
“I am.” Rowan lay beside her and pulled her into his arms through the blanket. “Go to sleep.”
Stella still didn’t understand the situation. “Walt, when you said you’d sleep with me. You meant just like this?”
ir heads were so close now that she could see his calm, unwavering gaze. “How else do you want to sleep?
she blinked and stated, “We’re married.”
“How.” He nodded.
As he said this, a smile touched his lips. Unable to resist, he leaned in, kissed her forehead softly, and announced gently, “You’re my wife” Whether she loved him or not didn’t matter because she belonged to him now
Chapter 24
Stella asked, “Are you sure you want to spend our wedding night sleeping like this?
“I think you still need time to fully accept and prepare for this.” Rowan pared at her with deep eyes.
- He didn’t want het to act on impulse.
Since they were already married, there was no need to rush. He had all the time in the world to wait until she truly fell in love with him.
It something like this were to happen, he wanted it to be because she truly wanted it, and not because she was in his arms while thinking about another man. stella had no idea what was going on in his mind. She merely posted, “I don’t need to prepare because I’m already prepared.”
He smiled and stroked her hair. “I need time to prepare, Can you give me some time for that?”
“Are you even a man?” She putted with annoyance.
Her teaction made his smile intensity as he squeezes her cheeks, “Words like that will not work with me. After all, I have plenty of time to show you that I am.” She stared at him and realized that he truly had no intention of doing anything.
“It I’d known. I wouldn’t have picked you to sleep with me,” she grumbled.
Then, she asked curiously, “If I had chosen to sleep with you instead, what would you have done?”
She was bold and straightforward.
“You can pick that option tomorrow and find out,” Rowan replied.
He was using that same trick again.
She pouted even more and demanded, “Twant a kiss now.”
Stella refused to believe that once they kissed, he’d be able to hold back
But be only grinned and nodded. “Alright I’ll kiss you tomorrow
He wasn’t sure if he was able to hold back if he kissed her nove
Upon hearing this, she was left speechless
She bit her lip belove boldly leaning in to kiss him.
Before her lips could meet his, he covered her mouth with his hand.
His eyes held a hint of amusement, and his voice was gentle. “he good, okay?”
With his palm pressed against her lips, she clenched her teeth in rage, grabbed his hand, and bit the side of it.
Rowan let her do it, his gaze growing even softer.
When Soella finally let go, there was a faint bite markon his palm
“You’re the worst,” she grunted in defeat.
Then, wrapping herself tightly in the blanket, she tumed her back to him and mumbled, “I’m going to sleep.”
He adjusted las position to wrap his arms around her from behind. His thin lips brushed against heear as he whispered, “Goodnight, darling.”
seturs frustration melted away at his gentle words. After a moment of silence, she tumed back to his cheek. “Good night, Rowan
She stutted her face and found the blanket bothersome. So, she pulled it away and nestled into his embrace.
He stiffed and was about to protest, but she beat him to it. “If you don’t let me do this, I won’t sleep with you anymore.”
In them, Rowan oddn’t refuse her
ther while he slept.
the light, the room plunged into complete darkness.
Oly the of their soft, steady breathing could be hand
did have trouble falling asleep on the first night of her rebirth. But she drifted off quickly as she slept in his arms while intuling his
never really in his embrace
the nestled agastet kunne than nightgown Her delicate figure was warm and soft again a body, fitting so perfectly against him that it felt like they were
ang en luirting her Hus, lepnstrated lamarlt and observed bet through the
be modifier matinally mark at chako at the comer of Les lips, las lips brushing lightly against be lautiful skin, unable to pull away
