He Gave Her Strawberries, Gave Me Hives (Ford and Sylvia) novel Chapter 145

My eyes were squeezed shut. I didn’t know how long I had been unconscious.

I was like I was having a long dream. In the dream, the tide kept crashing against the shore, soaking the fine sand.

Caspian was on my left, Rhys on my right. Both of them held my hands tightly, leaving the choice to me.

stood frozen, unable to take a decisive step.

When I woke up, my joints were sore. There was a cloth over my eyes, and my hands were tied tightly behind my back.

My throat was dry, as if it had been scraped with a razor blade. It was extremely uncomfortable.

Where am I?”

he hoarse sound that came out startled even me.

heard some rustling male voices nearby. I kicked and struggled, and in my panic, I knocked over a cabinet, sending something glass crashing to the floor.

The voices stopped abruptly. Then, a figure approached.

held my breath in fear and tried to kick him, but my ankle was held down firmly.

hen, the weight on my face lifted as the blindfold was removed, and I saw the face that was familiar to my very bones.

Only then did I realize I was in a luxury hotel suite.

Caspian’s solid frame completely blocked the bright overhead light.

Why is it you?” A sense of foreboding rose in my heart, but I forced myself to remain calm. “Quick, help me untie these ropes.”

he man didn’t move.

fis eyes were dark and unreadable, a nearly perverse smile playing on his lips. “Scarlett, have you ever wondered who drugged you and brought you here?”

ike a bucket of cold water being poured over my head, I froze completely.

lis well–defined hand traced my spine, sending a shiver through me.

Caspian leaned close to my ear and whispered, “Scarlett, don’t worry. It’s just you and me in this room now.”

You don’t have to worry about being disturbed anymore.”

shot up in fear, my voice tinged with tears. “Bastard! Casplan, what do you think you’re doing?”

I’m warning you, don’t try anything!”

He paid no attention, pressing his body down on mine, the faint scent of pine filling my nose.

Caspian stared at my face, his expression mournful, which then twisted into an endless madness. “Scarlett, this wasn’t my intention. You forced me to do this. This is the only way I can have you.”

“I’ve lit an aphrodisiac incense in the room. When it takes effect, you’ll naturally want to be with me…”

Hearing this, the color drained from my face.

The drug began to take effect. My clothes were violently torn.

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Chapter 18

The nightmare of the past came flooding back, and my legs began to tremble.

“Don’t touch me!”

All the blood in my body seemed to be flowing backwards. I arched my back in a contorted position, and with a strength I didn’t know I had, I bit down hard on his shoulder.

Caspian gasped in pain, the fire in his eyes burning even hotter.

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