Chapter 232
Lightning flashed outside the window.
Torrential rain poured down.
Streaks of lightning split the night sky.
Deafening thunderclaps exploded one after another.
The room was pitch black.
They stared at each other silently in the darkness.
Vivian Bennett's mind echoed with Liam Sullivan's words.
"If you're willing to be my woman, I swear you'll be the only one from now on."
Could he really give up all other women for her?
Could he truly remain faithful to only her?
Lightning repeatedly illuminated the room.
Liam's eyes burned brightly in the dark.
His gaze seemed magical, as if it would completely consume her.
Before the next thunderclap exploded.
He could no longer suppress his inner desire.
"I want you..." He gripped her waist firmly and kissed her lips fiercely.
Vivian was caught off guard.
His kiss was as domineering and forceful as always.
It nearly stole all her breath away.
Darkness concealed all reason.
Only primal instinct remained.
Vivian closed her eyes.
She drowned in his intense masculine scent.
His heated breaths whispered in her ear.
His kisses traveled downward from her neck.
He gently nibbled her collarbone.
When she regained her senses.
Only one last garment remained.
Liam lifted her onto the cool marble counter.
His tall frame completely enveloped her.
As if he would possess her completely the next second.
Vivian's entire body burned.
Her body instinctively anticipated what would happen next.
He removed her final barrier.
Just as he was about to proceed—
Snap!
The lights suddenly turned on.
The room flooded with brightness.
Their movements froze instantly.
Their faces still flushed with passion.
But their eyes flashed with panic.
The light shattered the night's intoxication.
In darkness, she could indulge herself to sink.
The moment the lights turned on, all reason returned.
Vivian's dazed eyes still held tears of arousal.
But her body had turned rigid.
She pushed against his chest abruptly.
Liam breathed heavily.
His hot breath sprayed across her skin.
He clearly felt it.
The moment the lights turned on.
Her entire being became resistant.
He stared intently into her eyes.
He read the rejection in her panicked gaze.
Liam forcefully suppressed his inner longing.
Deep regret flashed through his eyes.
So close.
He had been so close to having her.
The power had to return at this moment.
She had become the Vivian who rejected him again.