Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie) novel Chapter 435

Chapter 435 

Chapter 435 

“And… hard,” I teased, watching Hayden’s jaw tighten. 

He didn’t say a word, but I could feel the tension. His grip loosened on me, but his mood was obvious. 

“Seriously, Hayden?” I tugged on his arm, pouting like a pro. “You’re not actually mad, right?” 

“No,” he muttered, but his face said, ‘absolutely yes.‘ 

“Come on, you’re not the type to get all worked up over something like this, are you?” I tilted my head, trying to figure him out. 

“I know exactly what you mean,” he said, lifting me like I was nothing and plopping me right onto the hotel room’s rocking chair. 

I laughed, wrapping my legs around his waist. “Oh, so you think you’ve got me all figured out, huh?” | tugged him closer. 

He swallowed hard, trying so badly to keep his cool, but the way his body stiffened under my touch? Oh yeah, I had him right where I wanted. 

He looked so serious, almost adorable in this new, flustered way. I couldn’t help but push more. 

“What’s wrong? Cat got your tongue?” I smirked, my legs still wrapped around him, shifting just enough to mess with his head. 

Hayden still wouldn’t give in, but I wasn’t letting him off that easy. I pulled him closer, the chair swaying beneath me. 

He leaned forward, hands gripping the chair for balance, while I reached up, yanking him down by the collar of his shirt until his face was inches from mine. His breath hitched, and I could feel him starting to crack. 

“If you won’t say it, I will,” I murmured against his ear, feeling his skin heat up. Yeah, I knew exactly what I was doing to him. 

He tried to pull back, but I didn’t let go, pressing my body closer. 

“You’re not the type to fuss over details or baby anyone,” I said, pausing just long enough to feel the tension in his muscles spike. “That’s how you were when I first met you–rough around the edges. And once I get an impression, it sticks. You’re my tough guy, Hayden. Always have been.” 

I couldn’t see his face, but I felt his body tighten under my hands. 

“And as for hard…” My hand trailed down from his chest, gliding lower, teasing. “You wouldn’t deny that, would you? Hard enough to-” 

Before I could finish, the chair rocked beneath us, harder than before. I gasped, and in one quick move, Hayden grabbed the arms of the chair, stopping it, then lifted me like I weighed nothing. 

“I’ll show you exactly how hard I can be,” he said, his voice low, with that edge I knew too well. 

Men–always so composed until you push the right button. Then instincts kick in, and their real side shows. 

Chapter 435 

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I wrapped my arms around his neck and whispered, “No.” 

Hayden gave me a deep look. I knew he misunderstood–he thought my “No” meant I was shutting down the whole thing. 

“I don’t want to go anywhere,” I said, smiling up at him, all coy. “I want… it right here.” 

He glanced at the rocking chair, then back at me. “It’s too small.”