Note for those that skipped the previous chapter [Skill Update- Lovers Embrace: Second Wife: Chloe Von Alister Cromwell- 1st part: gain poison affinity (High), 2nd part: Wife will gain full immunity from sickness and poison]
Nate savored the warmth of Chloe's skin against his as they lay together in the afterglow of their intimacy. The room was filled with a heady mixture of scents - the lingering aroma of their passion, the subtle fragrance of the silk sheets, and the faint hint of Chloe's perfume. He admired her flushed, peaceful expression, her dark brown hair spread out on the pillow like a fan. A twinge of worry crept into Nate's mind, breaking the comfortable silence.
"Your father is going to be furious," he said softly, his fingers tracing lazy patterns on her shoulder.
Chloe laughed gently, the sound like tinkling bells. "Since this was mother's plan, I doubt he'll be too upset with you." Her eyes sparkled with mischief as she looked up at him.
