Chapter 25
Chapter 25
Clara slept deeply, her brows furrowed, her exhaustion obvious.
Walter retracted his hand and sat down beside her.
Clara slept for a long time, but it was as though she was in a nightmare. Suddenly, as though she sensed someone beside her, she woke up abruptly and shot upright.
Moonlight streamed in through the windows, illuminating the man beside her. His face was sculpted and his eyes deep–set.
It took a moment for Clara to realize it was Walter. His sharp eyes, hidden in the dark, stared at her like a leopard.
Clara was startled. She broke into a cold sweat. Was Walter waiting for her to wake up? That was Belonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.
impossible. He usually left after she fell asleep and never stayed overnight, let alone wait for her to wake
- up.
Clara shook her head to regain her composure. “Sorry about sleeping.” She remembered why she came here. “Why didn’t you wake me up?”
Clara got up to turn on the lights. The lounge was too dark, and she couldn’t see Walter’s expression. It made her anxious. However, she felt weak, and her legs gave out. She fell onto him.
Clara panicked. She clung instinctively to him.
Walter reached out and hugged her slender waist. It was still as narrow and smooth as he remembered.
Clara finally steadied herself when she was within an inch of his face, her arms around his shoulders. His scorching breath almost melted her. She flushed.
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It was the first time Clara was so close to Walter’s face. She didn’t dare to move, afraid their lips would meet. They had never kissed before, even though they had had sex.
Walter’s presence was dominating. Her heart felt like it was in her throat. Walter must be able to hear her heartbeat.
Walter scrutinized Clara. She was trembling. She had sweated profusely from her nightmare. Her thin clothes clung to her, revealing her exquisite curves, delicate collarbones, full chest, slender waist, and long legs.
Her sweet fragrance filled his nostrils. Walter swallowed. He lowered his head and kissed her.
Clara was stunned. This was her first kiss.
His lips were hot and soft. Nothing was like this. She widened her eyes. His mesmerizing eyes were closed, and his lashes were long. Sensations spread in her body. Her mind went blank.
The kiss deepened. Walter’s breath became more urgent. Desire rose. With a hand, he pulled down her
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zipper and reached inside.
The chill woke Clara up. She remembered how he had kissed Tamara passionately just now. What was he doing now?
She didn’t want this. With a burst of strength, Clara pushed Walter away.