The End of a Marriage (Colette and Matheo) novel Chapter 129

Chapter 129

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Her gaze fixed on the door, Amber walled as the sounds outside played engine, the slight stam of the door. Footsteps followed, approaching her bad halting just put as to the Me held her breath, only relaxing when she heard the faint freak of his bedige door closing the diger’s war Jung by padding down the hallway, her mind a whirlwind as she made her way to s jogu.

Her knock was soft, hesitant. “Luca?” she called, her voice barely above whisper

From inside, his sleepy voice beckoned her in. “May I know to what I ow is pleasure at such wo bow, mis youth goog caught her off guard, her cheeks flushing as she fumbled her way into the dim room, drezyding to find the type sdgra

Amber cleared her throat, trying to sound steady, “I was talking to Nico, and he said some thing

“What things?” His voice was a low murmur, laced with a warmth that prickled her skin. “Come cover, cure, I can’t see pelos Bes tone was laced with something both familiar and dangerous, a whisper that seemed to pull by forward against buy gen

Ignoring the warning bells in her mind, Amber took another step forward, he was barely a foot from the edge of his bed was, wine warning, Luca’s arm shot out, pulling her onto the mattress beside him in one smooth motion. Before she kare, the was preset and fu bare chest, her body entangled with his. Her protests were muffled as he tightened his hold, leaving her struggling but hepbody was fo warmth radiating between them.

“Luca, let go of me!” She twisted in his arms, but it was no use, His grip was strong and unyielding, and every movement seemed only to pot them closer,

He chuckled softly, his fingers tracing soothing circles on her back as he held her in place, “Shh, piccolo, stop fighting. You’s her making the harder on yourself.” His voice was low, steady, but she felt the unmistakable press of him against her, her struggles only mestying he obvious desire.

Amber’s breath hitched as the familiar scent of him–woody and faintly spicy–wrapped around her, making her head spin. Her mind socamed at her to get out of his grasp, but her body betrayed her, leaning into his warmth, remembering the comfort she’d once found there

“Please, Luca,” she whispered, her voice filled with a desperation she tried to suppress. “Let me go. This is… this is a mistake”

He sighed, his hand sliding down her back as he held her firmly. “I’ll let you go,” he murmured. “As soon as you tell me what’s bothering you so much that you couldn’t wait until morning.” His tone was gentle but unwavering, forcing her to focus on the truth she’d come to confront

“Nico said…” She hesitated, the words catching in her throat. “He said you told him you were going to marry me again” Her voice was barely a whisper, but she could feel his chest vibrating beneath her as he chuckled softly, almost amused.

“Did he now?” Luca’s voice held an undeniable warmth. “Well, I did wonder how long it would stay a secret…” His hand moved to cradle be face, lifting her gaze to meet his in the dim light.

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