Joy Parker's eyes widened in an instant, revealing a hint of shock. She wanted to say something, but Jordan Guthrie leaned down to kiss her. His kiss was forceful, and she could even taste the blood.
Such a kiss felt as though she was being consumed entirely, not just her body, but also her life, about to be devoured by this terrifying man...
There was no longer any trust between them.
But love was still there.
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Amanda Smith was led by a servant into a guest room. After the servant saw her enter, he left. Once alone, Amanda twisted the doorknob, unsurprisingly finding it locked.
She looked at the closed door, sighed softly, and, feeling helpless, went to sit on the bed, crossing her legs.
Her body was still very weak. After the emotional turmoil of the evening, she could feel a faint tightness in her chest. The wound on her shoulder seemed to have slightly reopened, emitting a throbbing pain.
