Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 3

Chapter 3

The man’s gaze flickered back, his emotions unreadable. “You’re not willing?”

Whitney bit her lip, troubled. She barely knew him, yet a child was on the way–a result of an unexpected

encounter.-

He sauntered over, lifting her chin with a firm grip, admiring her beautiful, youthful face and tender red lips. “Some things I’d rather handle myself,” he said, his voice a low rumble.

Whitney paused, confused.

His lips twisted into a sly smile, though his tone remained serious. “But I have a profound respect for life. We’re going to have this baby.”

His assertiveness took her aback, and Whitney suddenly understood his meaning. Her face flushed with embarrassment.

He strode coldly towards the door, which was suddenly blocked by an excited voice. “Little brat, if you dare come out tonight, I’ll keel over right here!”

And then the sound of the door locking!

Whitney, bewildered, asked, “Who’s that outside?”

“Your mother–in–law, Natalie.”

Whitney was speechless.

He returned with a dark expression, pulling her towards the bed. His voice was a low, enticing whisper, “Will you play along?”

“With what?”

“Acting out our wedding night.”

Speechless, Whitney looked up into his mature eyes that seemed to swallow her whole. Her cheeks burned

even hotter as she realized what he meant. “But I… I don’t know how.”

He frowned, then suddenly pinned her to the headboard, his hands reaching for the ties of her dress.

“Ah! What are you doing?”

“Do you know how now?” He asked, one eyebrow raised in mischief.

Giggles of delight sounded from beyond the door. “Thank the Lord, the boy finally knows what he’s doing!”

Pinned awkwardly beneath him, Whitney’s bare shoulders glistened like cream, and he glanced over them, his gaze darkening as he inhaled a sweet fragrance.

his muscles, her ears burning with a dangerous sensation. She just wanted him

son! Your wife is

face, he asked, “Are you trying to get back

were wide and innocent. “Is that enough?”

press further, standing up and releasing her.

down on the sofa, casually removing his tie. His broad shoulders and long legs gave

every right to

the bed, glancing nervously at the door. “Are

1/3

14.54

Chapter 3

tonight?”

to?” He asked, picking up a magazine and sparing her a

did not know

you think

and serious, calling

SO I ”

enigmatic silver mask, filled

crawled under the covers.

“You seem to know everything about me, sir. May I know how old you

Silence.

He ignored her.

highborn mystery was something Whitney, of a distinguished family herself, recognized

deep voice broke the stillness as Whitney was on

just an initial, no name. Who was this man, and why did he hide

next morning, Whitney was

hurt you last night? If he did, I’ll give him

nearly choked. Natalie was an exuberant mother–in–law, her pale

far end, where a man in a white shirt and black trousers sat, still wearing that

accustomed to

seemed unfazed

was he, and what secrets did he

with a handkerchief, whispering, “Madam, it’s clean as a whistle. Should I put it away?”

over, not

and explained with a chuckle, “It’s a bridal handkerchief used for the wedding night. It’s a family tradition. Seems the staff don’t know any better

FS ZEPIS KN

up such outdated nonsense,” the man

Whitney’s seat to grab some jam, pausing briefly to raise an eyebrow, “She was a virgin. I know

I right?” He leaned close to Whitney, his voice whispering near

she supposed to respond, especially with him lingering so

say something even more outrageous, she scooped up a spoonful of the bird’s nest soup and shoved it into his mouth.

2/3

14.54

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255