Chapter 218: What are you hiding from me?

Chapter 218: What are you hiding from me?

Riya lay naked on the bed, her body aching from his merciless claim. Her frame still quivered in the aftermath. She yearned for comfort, for him to pull her close, whisper something tender. But Zachary offered none of that. Instead, he leaned back against the headboard, lit a cigarette, and inhaled deeply.

Through the haze of smoke, his gaze flicked toward her trembling form. For a brief moment, his expression softened. Realizing how rough he had been, he reached out to touch her arm. But the sudden ring of his phone halted him.

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