Bound by lies Trapped by Desire novel Chapter 59

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Chapter 59

The silence stretched inside the car like a taut wire, the kind that could snap with the softest touch. My breath caught somewhere between my lungs and my throat frozen asistired at Nikola

He swallowed. His Adain’s apple rolled up and down. Slow

And without a word, without a warning, his hand reached out and wrapped around the nape of my neck, pulling me forward.

And then he kissed me.

It wasn’t gentle. It wasn’t teasing. It wasn’t even one of those cocky, smug kisses he sometimes gave when he was in the mood to fluster me

This was different

This kiss was deep. Raw. Desperate.

His lips moved against mine like he was trying to pour every unspoken thing between us straight into me. His fingers tightened slightly at the back of my neck, holding me still. His body leaned in, the faint scent of his cologne–earthy, expensive, painfully him–flooding my senses.

My eyes widened, but I didn’t pull back. Couldn’t

I let myself sink into him. Let myself feel it.

For a moment, there was no pain in my hands, no fear in my chest, no doubts clawing at the edges of my thoughts. There was only him–his mouth claming mine, the heat of his skin through his shirt, the way his breath hitched when I leaned into him just a little more.

But then pain did flore. Sharp and real.

I accidentally clenched my hands, my fingers curling against the inside of the bandages, and a hiss escaped before I could stop it.

He broke the kiss instantly, his hands flying to my wrists.

“Are you okay?” he asked, his voice low but urgent, eyes scanning my face, searching

I couldn’t answer.

I just stared at him.

Wide–eyed. Stunned. Completely, utterly flabbergasted.

My mind was racing a mile a second, thoughts crashing into one another like cars in a pileup. What had just happened? Why did it feel like my heart was beating in my throat? Why was it so hard to breathe?

His kiss hadn’t just stole my breath–t had taken something else. Something far more dangerous. Something terrifying

Fewings. Feelings I had constantly been pushing inside that dark room in my mind, feelings i had been trying so hard not to think about after th

accident

I watched him run a hand through his hair, frustration tugging at the corners of his mouth as he leaned back against the seat

“Elana,” he muttered, voice rough wally did this marriage thinking it would only last a year this, but I really thought I would just get over you. That i could walk away after and not look back. Because I have never felt like this for anyone

Just on

one year I know I sound like an authote saying

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He looked at then, really looked

“But now i have to ask,” he und,

und, his voice Irwer, more raw. “Am I the only one feeling

in thist

The question knocked the an night out of me.

Bit, my lip, hard.

Ditri’s words came rushing back. He’s a Vetrov too. That sentence echoed through my mind like a warning bell. Did it matter that Nikolai wasn’t like Dmitr? That he hadn’t hurt me the same way! Could really trust myself not to make the same mistake again?

My eyes began to sting, and I turned away, blinking rapidly. Fuck what was wrong with me?

I didn’t trust my voice.

“I began, the words thick in my throat. “I think we should think about this first. I don’t.. don’t want us to make a conclusion this fast and end up regresting it

My chest ached as forced the words out.

“it’s only been a week since our marriage, Nikolai.

He sighed, and felt his gaze linger on me even as I refused to meet his eyes.

petit,” he murmured after a long pause. “You’re right.”

He reached over and gently pulled my seatbelt into place, fastening it with a click that sounded too loud in the stillness.

take home.

But shook my head,

He glanced at me, confused.

think you should go to work,” I said, finally looking up. “You have meetings. You’re busy”

He frowned, his jaw hardening.

“I can’t leave you alone like this,” he said, the edge in his voice unmistakable. “You can even use your hands. How will you move around? Shower? Eat? What if you fall?”

“I’ll manage.”

“No,” he snapped. “You won’t. I know you, Elema. You’ll pretend you’re fine, and you’ll suffer in silence, and I’m not okay with that

| Blinked, taken aback by the sheer force of his protectiveness

He reached into his blazer pocket, pulled out his phone, and dialed with a speed that told me he’d already my opinion was

made his decision and it didn’t matter what

*Felix,” he said when the call connected. “I need you to arrange for an in–home nurse. Full–time. Yes. She needs help with daily tasks, her hands are injured Should also know to cook or handle simple meals. Today, Felix. Within the hour. Money isn’t an issue.”

“Hey!” i snapped, wide–eyed “What the hell, Nikolai?”

He shrugged, completely unapologetic as he ended the cat

“It’s either that,” he said, “or I stay home all day looking after you

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My lips parted.

He didn’t finch. Didn’t solen. Just stared at me ket

in this was non-

non–negotiable.

“I won’t leave you alone like this,” he said, quieter nom, “Especially not when your mom’s out for work.”

Islamped back against the seat, finally giving in with a sigh. My heart beat unevenly in my chest, each thud louder than the last.

What the hell was I supposed to do with a man like this?

Someone who saw right through me

Someone who did things like this without asking because he knew I’d never ask for help myself.

My brain screamed no.

My heart screamed yes

I was stuck in the middle, slowly drowning in both,

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