Chapter 274 Chapter 241 Asher's palm moved downward, brushing against Thalia's slender, pale neck. He lowered his head to look at her, their faces so close their breaths intermingled. His voice was slightly husky as he asked, "What shouldn't I do?" "You know perfectly well," Thalia whispered. Asher gently tilted her chin upward, forcing her to meet his intense gaze. "Lwant to hear you say it." His eyes were as deep as the ocean, threatening to pull her in. Thalia bit her lip softly.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"You shouldn't worry aboutfalling for someone else." Asher chuckled, his typically stern features softening. He asked, "Do you worry aboutfalling for someone else?" ---- She had worried-especially when Lucia first returned. Thalia shook her head, contradicting her true feelings. "No." Asher's long fingers gently pinched her cheeks, creating small dimples on either side. "I don't like that answer. Try again." Thalia: "..." She turned her face away, but Asher turned it back.
Thalia surrendered. "Fine. Yes, I've worried. I even get jealous. Happy now?" Asher smiled, clearly satisfied. His lips descended again. Assertive and demanding, his tongue parted her lips as they embraced passionately. Thalia felt her oxygen being stolen away as her breathing struggled to keep pace. This time, Asher's kiss was deep and heated. ---- Both of their breaths quickened. Desire rose between them in their fierce embrace. Thalia felt her blood boiling.
The longing deep within her made her body weaken. Breathless from his kisses, she pressed her forearms against his chest, trying to create sdistance, but nothing could stop him. Things were spiraling out of control. Thalia couldn't withstand it anymore. Between gasps, she called his name, wanting him to stop. "Asher..." His kisses never paused. Though he understood why she was calling him, he asked huskily, "What is it, hmm?" Caught in his kiss, Thalia couldn't speak.
suddenly, the doorbell rang. The entwined couple froze. ---- It was hard to say whether the doorbell was timely or a mood-killer. Thalia exhaled, straightening her hair. "I'I get the door." Desire still burned in Asher's dark eyes. Thalia avoided his gaze, hurrying to the door. On the intescreen by the door, Aunt Victoria's face appeared. "Thalia, are you home?" Thalia quickly turned to Asher, gesturing for him to hide.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAsher stood motionless, watching Thalia with a lazy smile playing on his lips. Thalia spoke into the intercom: "Aunt Victoria, just a moment." After saying this, she rushed over to Asher, urgently pushing him toward the bedroom. "It's my aunt. Quick, hide in the bedroom," Thalia whispered rapidly as she pushed him. The scene resembled someone caught having an affair when ---- their spouse unexpectedly returned home.
Asher allowed himself to be pushed, his expression playful and relaxed-quite unlike Thalia's nervous guilt. He took long strides, toward the st bedroom Once in the bedroom, Thalia stood at the doorway, one hand on the doorknob, the door half-open. She poked her head in, speaking quickly: "Sorry about this, but please hide for now, and don't make a sound."