No Strings Attached novel (Clara and Ian) novel Chapter 206

With a sigh, he pulled out his phone from his pocket and tapped on a video.

Clara’s eyes widened in disbelief as the screen came to life. There on the video were her and Ian.

Ian was carrying her into the bedroom, tiptoeing to lay her gently on the bed, tucking her in snugly. Just as he was about to stand up and leave, a pair of soft, delicate hands clutched his neck.

Her lips, warm and slightly damp, grazed his chest inadvertently a few times as she let out a raspy, shallow breath. “Don’t go.”

Ian looked down at her with eyes brimming with tender emotions. It seemed as if he struggled for a few seconds, but then his large hand gently caressed her head. “Alright, I won’t leave. Just sleep tight.”

Clara seemed content after this. She smiled slightly, and finally nestled into a comfortable position, falling asleep in Ian’s arms.

At this point, Clara’s face turned a shade of red that could bleed. They had been apart for so long; why couldn’t she shake off these habits?

In the past, this was how she clung to Ian every night. As long as he was by her side, she could fall asleep in a second, and it was always a deep, peaceful sleep.

Clara closed her eyes in frustration, tangling her words, “I just mistook you for Snow. If I knew it was you, I’d have dodged in a heartbeat.”

Ian lifted his hand to pinch her burning earlobe. His voice dripped with indulgence. “If being held by you every day means I could be your Snow for life, I’d be more than happy.”

His voice was gentle and caressing. His gaze was soft as water. It was such a stark contrast to the domineering and assertive Ian she knew from before. It left Clara feeling a bit disoriented.