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.

could feel the power of his muscles, her ears burning with a dangerous sensation. She

son! Your wife is carrying our little treasure!”

down at her flushed face, he asked, “Are you

were wide and innocent. “Is that enough?”

press further, standing up

him as he sat down on the sofa, casually removing his tie. His broad shoulders and long legs gave him an

this man had every

bed, glancing nervously at the door. “Are we going

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tonight?”

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

know

a melodic chuckle, he added, “Do you think

sarcastic and serious, calling her a

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enigmatic silver mask,

covers. The room went dark with the

about me, sir. May I know how old you are?

Silence.

He ignored her.

along with–his highborn mystery was something Whitney, of a distinguished family

the stillness as Whitney was on the verge of

an initial, no name. Who was this man,

was greeted by

a perfect match. Tell me, did my son hurt you last night? If he did, I’ll give

pale complexion the

where a man in a white shirt and

was impassive, accustomed

servants and Natalie seemed unfazed by his

was he, and what secrets

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

not understanding its

wedding night. It’s a family tradition. Seems the staff don’t know any better than to

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bring up such outdated nonsense,” the man

pausing briefly to raise an

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

crimson. How was she supposed to respond, especially with him lingering so close, his cool masculine

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

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