and quickly dressed, his movements sharp and efficient. Vivian drew the blanket over herse

ve business to attend to," he stated coolly, his wo

ore, and she found herself grappling with the sudden shift in his demeanor. Clutching the bedding in a tight fist, she s

ne in the bedroom, her mind racing as she attempted to make sense of the unexpected turn of

He stood at the doorway, one hand tucked casually in his pocket, and fixed her with a steely gaz

eyes with him. "Is marriage a joke to you?"

mmanding and unyielding. "What makes you thi

"I left that old man's house because I was tired of his reckless ways,"

la, his gaze never wavering. "What did you ju

. "Why did you marry me?" she demanded, h

said, his voice a mere whisper. "What were you expecting – that I'd love you?" He leaned in closer, his brea

" she spat, her voice laced with contempt. "You have no respect for marriage or women!" Before she coul

struggled to free herself from his grasp. But her efforts were in vain. Liam wa

blazing with fury as Liam held her in his arms. H

were expecting something?" he aske

spat, her words dripping with venom. "If you think I'm going to let yo

truggled against his iron grip, her protests falling on deaf ears. "Let go of me

pray hit her skin. "It's cold! What are you doing?" she demanded, shivering under the icy stream. Liam's

voice took on a seductive edge. "Still c

nd revealing her skin beneath the soaked fabric. Her nipples harden

ran his fingers through his hair, his muscles flexing under the shower's spray. Arl

ifting to one of unwavering determination. "Let go of my

ether as he whispered in her ear, "You didn't wa

sity of the moment palpable as they stood in the

him. "I won't let a cheating, un remorseful son of a bitch touch me ever

. He turned her to face him, his gaze intense and unwavering. "I always get what I want," he murmured, his v

and pinned her against the shower wall, the water streaming over them both. Before she could pro

esire for her evident in every movement. The forcefulness of his kiss sent a shockwave through her, stirring a mix of anger and arousal that left her reeling. As the showe

uldn't ignore. Her body betrayed her resolve, responding to his touch with a hunger that matched his own. The water cascaded

l of fire along her neck, eliciting a moan from deep within her. Arla's fingers tangled in his hai

her gown. Arla arched her back, throwing her head back as her grip on his hair tightened. "God, yes. Keep going," she breathed, her voice thick with desire. He chuckled as he rose to his feet, his gaze locking onto hers, her face radiating bliss. "I want you," he admitted, panting. Arla met his gaze, her eyes saying, I know. He rolled her onto her back and slipped inside

ion suddenly hit Arla like a wave. Embarrassed, she slapped him across the face and shouted, "GET OUT!" Liam's eyes darkened, but he didn't say a word. He simply left the bathroom with his body dripping wet. After he left, Arla slid down to the floor and muttered to