She perceived his action as an act of cruelty, an unwillingness to offer a ride to a girl in need.
Seated beside Darin, she found herself swathed in guilt, the threads of her actions entwined with an unsteady conscience.
“I realized my necklace was absent as I retired for the night. An oversight during the day ledto believe it may rest at Marcus’ abode. Thus, I ventured forth to retrieve it.” Her explanation wafted through the air, seeking solace in her half-truths.
Darin’s silence hung between them, a testament to his discerning nature. He was no fool, yet he grappled to comprehend Rhea’s persistent attachment, despite the fact that Marcus was now wedded to another.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtDarin brought Rhea to a halt in front of her residence. Within the confines of the car, an oppressive atmosphere enveloped them, and the entire journey transpired in a somber silence, punctuated only by the rhythm of the engine’s hum.
“Here you are.” Darin’s voice pierced the silence.
However, Rhea remained unmoving, her fists clenched tightly as her mind wove intricate plans- strategies that would employ others as pawns to execute her own desires.
“Would you like to cinside for a while?” Rhea’s suggestion lingered, hanging in the air like an unexpected breeze.
Darin found himself momentarily struck dumb, taken aback by her invitation. This was an uncharacteristic move on Rhea’s part; she had always maintained a distance between them, revealing no inklings of interest before.
“Come,” Rhea pressed, her words luring him into action.
With her guidance, Darin stepped out of the car and followed Rhea into her bedroom. Each step felt as though he walked on air, the ambiance of Rhea’s room enveloping him-a realm tinted in hues of pink, exuding a distinctly girlish aura.
Rhea paused, her back to Darin, as her hand ventured to the buttons of her collar. Slowly, deliberately, the neckline yielded to her touch, revealing the smooth expanse of her shoulders.
“What endeavor are you currently engaged in?” A flood of emotions surged within Darin’s being as he bore witness to this captivating tableau, causing him to avert his gaze in a mixture of captivation and reticence.
“Darin, your fondness foris apparent, and I am prepared to offer myself to you. Yet, in exchange, I require a favor.” Rhea’s voice held a gravity that cut through the air, her intention veiled beneath her words.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmDarin’s grip on his thigh tightened incrementally. The prospect of Rhea’s proposition surged through him, igniting a fire of anticipation. Conquering a woman’s body, it was whispered, was the surest path to her submission,
Although Rhea’s heart currently gravitated toward Marcus, Darin couldn’t help but entertain the notion that their dynamic might shift after a physical connection.
“What do you wish for me?” Darin queried, his puzzlement evident.
“I harbor an intense animosity toward Millie. I beseech you to assistin eradicating her,” Rhea conveyed.
The contours of her desires were etched across her face, a manifestation of her Longing for Millie’s removal. With each encounter, Millie seemed to effortlessly claim victories over her, impelling Rhea to
harbor deep-seated resentment.
The prospect of retaining this enmity was unacceptable; it could only be quelled through Millie’s elimination.
Darin’s reaction to Rhea’s request was profound. The enormity of her entreaty seemed to anchor him in disbelief. The task she laid before him was anything but simple, a realization that struck with a jolt.
“You claim to cherish me, yet you falter in fulfilling such a modest request. Your affection, it seems, is quite easily discounted.”