Dragging the marriage out any longer wouldn't be good, as Richard didn't want any other men having eyes for Pearl.
"In that case, let's get married tomorrow," he declared, his tone firm.
When Pearl heard this, she felt like the world was spinning. Marriage was a serious commitment, and the sudden proposal caught her off guard. "I didn't plan to get married so soon..." she trailed off, her mind racing with thoughts.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBut Richard's reaction surprised her. His expression darkened, and he pulled her close, pressing her against the wall with a chilling intensity. "Say that again," he demanded, his voice low and commanding.
Pearl felt a surge of apprehension, but she couldn't back down now. "I'm just not ready-mmph!" Her protest was cut short by his forceful kiss.
It was a kiss unlike any they'd shared before-assertive, passionate, and overwhelming. Pearl felt herself melting under his touch, her thoughts scattered by the intensity of his embrace and his tongue prying open her mouth.
Pearl felt breathless, whimpering slightly, only to be met with even more emotional retaliation. Her legs nearly gave out, but he caught her and held her close.
When he finally released her, she was left breathless and disoriented, her heart pounding in her chest.
"Do you want to marrynow?" Richard asked, his voice husky with desire.
Pearl, panting in his arms, nodded. But then she shook her head, tears glistening in her eyes.
"So indecisive," Richard remarked, his gaze lingering on her swollendips with a hunger that sent shivers down her spine. "Will you marry me?" he asked again, his fingers gentle as they brushed against her cheek. Pearl was already dizzy from the kiss and couldn't muster her usual arguments. She could only nod obediently.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Then let's get married tomorrow." Richard ruffled her hair and smiled before letting her go. "I won't sleep with you tonight. I'll take the guest room." As Pearl watched him leave, a sense of relief washed over her. She straightened up and hurried to her room.
When Richard heard the click of her bedroom door, he couldn't help but chuckle.
Alone in her room, Pearl couldn't help but reflect on the events of the evening. Richard's domineering presence had left her feeling both exhilarated and unnerved, but she couldn't deny the excitement bubbling within her. Moreover, he was really good at kissing. It seemed like he had spractice. Had he secretly been studying? Thinking about Richard carefully studying sinappropriate videos, Pearl couldn't help but smirk.
Suddenly, there was a knock at her door, breaking her thoughts. Pearl hesitated for a moment before opening the door cautiously.
"What is it?" "Do you have any clean towels?" Richard asked, his expression unreadable.
Realizing she hadn't prepared anything for him, Pearl felt a pang of guilt. But 6 the clean towels were in her bedroom, which meant she had to open the door for him. S "Wait a moment," she replied after shesitation, disappearing into her room to fetch what he needed.