Page 148 of Cruel Devotion

As we ascended higher, the air grew thinner, the sunlight sharper.

Peace washed over me.

The mountainside was alive with the sounds of nature—the distant call of birds, the rustle of leaves in the gentle breeze, the occasional scurry of small wildlife in the underbrush.

I closed my eyes, letting the melody of sounds envelop me.

The higher we climbed, the more connected I felt to this place.

Soon, I could tell we were reaching the top, I opened my eyes.

Far off, I spotted Lei talking to Chen and several other men by the helicopter.

His jet-black hair danced in the breeze.

He’d changed too.

A tailored, designer blue shirt hugged his toned body, accentuating every swoon-worthy feature. My heart fluttered asI took in his captivating form, unable to resist the allure of this handsome man.

Mmmhmm.

His pants—a deep shade of blue— perfectly matched his crisp shirt. The combination exuded an air of sophistication and rugged masculinity.

As he stood with this relaxed yet commanding posture, my heart fluttered at the sight.

We continued forward.

As if sensing me, Lei turned around.

His gaze locked with mine, and a spark of delight lit up his face, confirming that I had indeed chosen the right dress. His eyes roamed over me, lingering on the contours of the dress and where it hugged my curves.

He licked his lips.

Alright, Lei. You better back that look up with some dick.

I could not deny for one minute that there was an undeniable spark of desire between us, one that had been building since the moment we met.

It was a flame that couldn't be extinguished, only fueled with each passing moment.

The sunlight cast a golden glow upon his skin, highlighting the strong lines of his jaw and the intensity in his gaze.

He headed over.

Every step he took sent a ripple of lust coursing through my veins, igniting a fire within me that begged to be quenched.

In an instant, he reached us.

The men carrying me came to a halt a foot away from Lei, and I prepared myself to disembark from my lofty seat.

“I requested a sexy blue dress.” Lei extended his hand towards me. “So, you damn sure met the assignment.”

“Thank you, Mountain Master.” I placed my hand in his, relishing in the warmth and strength that radiated from him.

As our fingers intertwined, I swore a current surged through us, connecting our souls on a deeper level.

Moni. . .you're just super horny. Relax.

I rose with his help.

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