Never Mistake a Queen for a Lapdog novel Chapter 1122

There was no way Seth was letting her go, murmuring a vague refusal against her skin. "Give me a few more minutes."

"How long is a few minutes?" Noreen didn't trust him.

She knew exactly how clingy this man could be.

Even a simple kiss could turn into a marathon with him.

"Just a bit."

His voice was husky as his lips trailed down her flushed cheek toward the sensitive curve of her ear.

Noreen shivered instantly.

She wanted to hide, but there was nowhere to go.

Her chest rose and fell rapidly, brushing against his suit.

The contrast of her luminous skin against his dark clothing created an undeniable, seductive tension.

He lingered at her ear, his touch igniting a spark of heat.

Noreen was caught in an intoxicating daze.

Her remaining sliver of reason waged a fierce battle with her physical desire.

He trailed down from her ear, pressing soft kisses onto her bare shoulder.

"Don't leave a mark," Noreen warned, her voice soft and breathless.

She was wearing an off-the-shoulder gown; if he left any evidence, she wouldn't be able to face anyone.

Fortunately, Seth retained enough sanity to avoid leaving marks, though he continued to kiss her without letting go.

"Haven't you had enough?" Noreen was getting exasperated.

Seeing that he refused to release her, she lightly bit his neck in frustration.

Even so, she couldn't bear to bite down hard.

Her teeth just scraped playfully against his skin, feeling more like a teasing tickle.

Seth was thoroughly aroused now. He fell silent, holding her tightly as he waited for his body to calm down.

Finally, he turned his head, placed one last kiss by her ear, and let her go.

Noreen practically collapsed back into the chair.

Seth found the lipstick, gently lifted her chin, and began reapplying it with intense concentration.

Truthfully, her lips were already flushed from his kisses; she hardly needed any touch-ups.

He had zero experience with makeup, so he moved incredibly slowly.

Noreen, doubting his cosmetic skills, offered, "Maybe I should do it myself."

"Hold still. Don't blame me if it smudges."

Noreen obediently stayed perfectly still.

"Noreen, it's time to head back."

Noreen pushed Seth aside and stood up.

Whether she had moved too fast or was simply still reeling, her legs gave out for a second.

Seth reached out and caught her.

"What's wrong?"

Noreen shot him an annoyed glare. "What do you think?"

He had kissed her senseless!

Seth was highly amused. "Should I escort you out?"

It would be the perfect way to establish his presence and ward off any more busybodies trying to set her up on dates.

Noreen rejected the idea instantly. "No."

The vast majority of the guests outside knew exactly who he was.

If they were seen walking out together, it would inevitably spark a massive wave of gossip.

So, she refused.

"I don't have to go with you, but you have to promise me—no matter who tries to set you up, you reject them all."

In a hurry to leave, Noreen gave him a perfunctory nod. "I know, I know."