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Smiling, Elyse set her phone down and thought about heading back to the banquet hall—she still had room for a
little more food. But just as she took her first step, a hand clamped down on her shoulder. She shrieked in shock,
and before she could turn around, another hand covered her mouth, yanking her backward with force.
It was a man—a tall, imposing figure with a grip like iron. Realizing this, panic surged through Elyse, and she
began to thrash desperately. She was too terrified to think straight, and the difference in their strength was
staggering. Despite her frantic struggles, she soon grew weak and exhausted. The man easily overpowered her,
dragging her into the stairwell and forcing her up the stairs.
She had no idea how many floors they climbed. All she could do was let out soft, frightened whimpers. The man
leaned in to her ear and whispered, “Keep it down, will ya? I'm already having a rough time—don’t make it
worse.”
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That voice—it was unmistakable. Jayden’s.
Elyse spun around, her heart skipping a beat when she saw the unusual flush on Jayden’s face. His breathing was
labored as if he was battling to keep something at bay.
The moment Jayden realized Elyse recognized him, the facade fell away. He let go of her, leaning heavily against
the wall, still panting. “Did | scare you? Thought you’d met your end, didn’t you?”
Despite whatever was happening to him, Jayden managed to chuckle. Elyse, furious and relieved, punched his
arm. “How can you joke about that? Do you have any idea how terrified | was? | thought | was about to be
killed!”
“Does your hand hurt from hitting me?” Jayden, grinning, reached out to grab her hand, but Elyse swiftly pulled it
away.
Elyse stared at him warily, taking in his appearance. “What's going on with you? You don’t look so good. Are you
running a fever?”
Jayden'’s eyes locked onto hers, intense and unyielding. “Care to find out?” he murmured.
Elyse hesitated, torn between caution and concern, but eventually took a step closer. “Did you not dress warmly
enough? How did you end up getting sick like this?” As Elyse moved in, the soft scent that was distinctly hers
wafted to Jayden, ensnaring his senses. It was a fragrance he was utterly captivated by.
The closer she came, the stronger his yearning grew.
Seeing his chance, Jayden swiftly wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling her into him as if he could
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmsomehow fuse them into one. Startled by his sudden embrace, Elyse began pounding on his back, her voice
rising in frustration. “Why are you holdingso tight? You're burning up! Letgo!”
Jayden felt the warmth and softness of Elyse’s body as he leaned in close, his lips grazing her ear. “I've been
drugged,” he murmured, his voice husky with a mix of desperation and desire. “And | need you to cure me.
That's why | sought you out.”
Elyse’s emotions swirled between embarrassment and fury. She tried to shove Jayden away, but his grip only
tightened. The more she resisted, the closer he pulled her into his embrace. “You? You've got snerve! Go to
your girlfriend for that. I'm not her, so I'm under no obligation to help!” Elyse snapped, her anger flaring.
Jayden shook his head, his voice low and insistent. “I want you to do it. Besides, it was that crazy woman who
drugged me. Can't you see | need your help?”
Elyse was bewildered by his words. “Why would she drug you? Isn't she your girlfriend? You two shouldn't need
tricks like that.”
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