Marcus, a step ahead yet within her reach, spun around abruptly, and Millie
found herself colliding with the fortress that was his chest.
“Gh 2
With a reflexive motion, Millie used her hand to extricate herself from his
muscular armor, tilting her head upward to meet his gaze. Marcus’ eyebrows,
previously at ease, arched upward.
“The woman you saw, Rylie, is Vincent's wife,” he began, his voice carrying the
weight of unshared secrets. “The fortunes of his family waned, and Vincent was
sent to prison. My duty now is to safeguard her and her unborn child, to prevent
Vincent's soul from being tormented in his steel cage.”
He was elucidating the matter to her!
His unexpected and enlightening clarifications left Millie disoriented. There was
an inexplicable magnetism to him, whenever she found herself in close proximity.
After his explanation, Marcus scrutinized her like an unread Millie felt her cheeks
flush under his unwavering gaze, unprepared for the raw openness he displayed,
guiding her through the labyrinth of misunderstandings.
“Understood. Let's return,” she stammered, her eyes cast downward, too
intimidated to hold his gaze.
“anything you wish to express?” Marcus interjected, his fingers snaking around
her wrist as she attempted to leave.
With a swift motion, Millie detached herself, playing deaf to his words as she
hurried away.
“Millie.”
Marcus’ fists tightened. She had mastered the art of avoiding him.
As she strode away, Millie also clenched her fists. Her attempt at evasion had
failed; she halted and swiveled around.
“I'm sorry. I misconstrued your intentions.”
Far from chivalrous, he often taunted her without a trace of remorse.
This sudden apology caught Marcus off guard. Had he cornered her into this
admission? As he contemplated, a sharp sound echoed behind him.
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Just beyond their space, the door of
a ward creaked open. A silhouette, icy
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Millie's startled glance made Marcus pivot on his heel.
“That's Leon,” Millie murmured.
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She drew a few more steps closer to
the ward door, peering curiously
through the glass panel. A soft light
illuminated the inside, where Lois lay
ashen-faced on the bed, one of her
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Millie said gently, “Miss Rayne is inside.”
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Marcus looked sideways. He was tall
and saw the person lying inside
through the small window of the
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