Chapter 54

while on the way home I couldn't get DL out of my mind. When I asked how he knew my last name, he did not answer me. He just said goodbye before leaving.

just as I arrived at the castle, Layco was outside with some deltas and Gia with her hands on his arms again.

My eyebrows slightly raised when they both stared. when Layco saw me get out of the car with my shopping, he immediately removed Gia's arms.

I looked away and walked straight ahead. I couldn't control my anger. Sometimes it's too much. I can't stand their pretense anymore. for Gia what they are doing is real.

I felt Layco grab my hands but I tightened my grip and continued walking.

He tried to chase me. "That's heavy. Let me help you." he pulled and snatched it again but I immediately pulled away from him.

I looked at him intently. I can no longer control my anger. "I can...sir." I said firmly as the tears rolled down my face. Fortunately, I turned my back on Gia.

Layco's expression darkened and his jaw clenched in a dangerous manner. "Give those bags to me, Savanah." he ordered firmly. Suddenly everything was quiet. I gulped as I felt all their attention on us.

I looked away then shook my head. I bit my lower lip to hold back my tears. "I said I could, didn't I? I'm not weak. even though I'm only human and not like you, I'm not weak."

My grip on the plastic bags tightened. He let out a violent sigh before stepping back to his companions.

I couldn't move. I bit my lower lip harder when I heard their cars start. When they left one by one, my tears started to flow. An accented sob escaped my mouth. I let go of the plastics and they fell to the pavement.

he left... He left me even though he knew on his own that I was hurting.

My knees went soft. I hit the floor and covered my face with my palms. I can't hold back my emotions anymore. I am hurt. even though I love him, even though I trust him, I am hurt.

Why did I let myself get into this situation? Am I that stupid?

Maybe so...

I froze as arms wrapped around my back and legs. a familiar scent lingered in my nose when he scooped me from the ground.

I removed my palms from my hand. His sad dark gray eyes greeted me with so much regret.

"I'm sorry, baby." he mumbled before resting his forehead on the side of my head.

I couldn't answer. I bit my bottom lip even more because of the pain in the corner of my eyes.

I bit one of my fingers when he started walking in while I was lifted. I couldn't stop my sobs. On the second floor Mrs. saw us. Perkins. When he saw

my tearful face and Layco's serious face made him sigh sadly and choose not to speak.

I continued to sob until we reached the room. He carefully sat me on the edge of the bed. I fell to my knees. my hands were tightly holding the hem of the dress I was wearing.

He knelt before me. He wrapped his arms around my waist and buried his face in my stomach. He let out a deep breath and tightened the hug even more.

I want to melt because of what he's doing but it hurts me too much. I couldn't even look at him. My tears and my sobs are still unstoppable.

He raised his sad face and stared at me. "I'm sorry. I'm sorry for making you feel this way. i just want to keep you safe." his voice was almost hoarse.

I bit my lip harder as even thicker tears fell. I was unable to answer. Even when I open my mouth, only sobs come out.

He stood up and sat next to me. he grabbed my chin and tried to face my head. My tears fell again when our eyes met.

I can see his regret, pain, and guilt written all over his face.

He gently wiped my cheeks. A cheeky smile crossed his lips. "It's killing me to see you

like this. Stop this torture, baby... I can't take this anymore."

Instead of stopping, I just cried more because of what he said. He took my hands and kissed the back of my palm.

He pulled a few strands of my hair. he leaned closer until his lips finally found mine. I closed my eyes but my tears continued to fall.

Little by little my chest became stable the longer his lips were on mine.

He cupped my face as his kisses got deeper. his kiss landed on my jaw. The way his lips leave trails of kisses on my jaw down to my neck drives my sanity away. I got hold of the fabric of his dress when he kissed the part of my neck that he always caressed.

He stopped kissing my neck. his eyes looked at me lazily. He gently touched my face while there was a weak smile written on his lips.

"I think it's time to mark my queen so she won't doubt me anymore." he whispered.

I didn't move. His arms held me and laid me down on the bed. My heart beat faster as he came on top of me and claimed my lips again.

His kisses got deeper when his lips found it's way to my jaw. I can even feel his teeth grinding against my skin. His hands started to explore my body. volts of electricity ran through my veins when I felt his bare hands inside my dress, touching me, making me feel his warm hands.

Slowly, he gently removed my dress until there was nothing left to cover my skin but my undies.

Layco's eyes stared at my mountains. a wicked grin flashed on his face. He touched the hem

of his shirt then completely removed it. I gulped when I saw his perfectly toned tummy. His face came down again to kiss my lips. My arms wrapped around his neck.

my heart pounded more violently when his face when down my mountains. "You're beautiful, baby." he murmured. His words stained my cheeks.

I bit my lower lip when I felt his lips brushing against my skin. His hands reached for my legs. My body arched when his kisses went down my tummy.

the sensation was overwhelming. I can't help but moan and grip on the silk sheets.

Layco's fingers reached the edge of my underwear. He slid it off my legs before moving in between my thighs.

Everything's real... The moment I was so afraid of before is happening now. but my fear finally subsided and everything I can feel is my love for this man.

A low moan left my lips when I felt him touch the most sensitive part of my body. My grip on the sheets became tighter. My knuckles are already white.

I bit my lower lip when he kissed my thighs. I can feel something inside me. A burning sensation that melts every bit of purity and self control. He's giving me the kind of pleasure I've never felt before.

His lips returned to my neck. He spread my legs and I felt his shaft poking in between my thighs.

he kissed my cheek before grabbing my wrists. He placed my hands on top of my head.

"This is gonna hurt..." he whispered. My hair stood up when his breath hit my skin.