The Windfalls of Love (Roxanne and Harrison) novel Chapter 302

"Harrison, don't go."

Roxanne clung to Harrison's waist with her head buried in his back. Her entire body was molding to his in a soft surrender. Her consciousness was a blend of clarity and intoxication, as though she was caught between a dream and stark reality.

Harrison felt his own mind constricted. His tall and commanding figure stiffened momentarily as a fierce rush of blood surged from his gut to his head. His hands carefully rose to rest on Roxanne's arms, which were wrapped around his front.

Her skin was feverishly hot to the touch.

"Roxanne, what's wrong?" he asked, attempting to turn around, but she just held on tighter. Resigned, he patted her arms gently and looked back over his shoulder. His voice was soothing. "Sweetheart, I'm just going to fetch you a glass of water, and then I'll be right back."

The sudden change of Roxanne’s attitude and behaviour sent Harrison's body into overdrive. His nerves was taut as if they were strings on a guitar. The floodgates within him opened, releasing his most primal desires: the intense physical need of a man in his prime, coupled with the tender love buried deep in his heart. He wanted to sweep Roxanne off her feet, throw her onto the bed, and claim her passionately.

But Harrison didn't.

Instead, he turned around carefully. "Roxanne, tell me where it hurts."

Her eyes sparkled with a feverish light, her gaze intoxicating and inviting. Her hands reached for his arms, and her cheeks flushed an unusual shade of red. In that moment, Harrison realized what was happening.

Whipping out his phone, he dialed Evelyn.

Evelyn, who had been chasing after Dominic without success, was interrupted by Harrison's call. "Harrison, what's up?"

"What the hell did you do to your Roxanne?" Harrison demanded, his voice laced with accusation.

Evelyn giggled innocently. "Nothing at all. Roxanne said she felt unwell, so I suggested you check on her. What's wrong?"

Looking down at the woman like a kitten in heat in his arms, whose cheeks completely flushed. She licked her soft lips and started fumbling around his suit jacket, sliding it off his shoulders.

“Evelyn, what did you give her?"

"Give her? Harrison, I don't know what you're talking about," Evelyn feigned ignorance, even though she had orchestrated this opportunity for the couple.

Concerned about potential side effects, Harrison pressed, "What did you feed her? Could it bring any side effects?"

Evelyn sighed. "Alright, Harrison. I admit it. I added something to Roxanne's cake, but it's harmless. It's a concoction of deer antler and a blend of herbs. It's completely safe."

"Where did you get these?"

Evelyn bristled at the thought that she had done something unseemly. It wasn't her creation. Obtaining the herbs had been a journey starting years back when she was pursuing Dominic. Her assistant gave her this 'love potion' recipe to help, but she refused to stoop to such tactics to win Dominic over. She wanted his heart first and his body willingly after. The recipe remained unused until now, when she saw it possible to mend Harrison and Roxanne's relationship.

Harrison wasn't buying it. "You're not helping."

"Don't worry, Harrison. The herbs only act as an aphrodisiac with no side effects. Once everything settles, just talk to Roxanne. Be honest about your feelings, and she'll come back to you."

Harrison hung up, frustrated with Evelyn's meddling. Roxanne already resented him. If he took advantage of her now, it would only make things worse. He could not do that.

But in that moment, with Roxanne so bewitching, Harrison's resolve was tested.

"Harrison, can you kiss me?" she whispered in a soft voice.