Page 64 of Twisted Alliance

Maybe it was her imagination and not really jealousy. Shivay Thakvar didn’t seem the kind to be jealous or possessive, especially about her.

Feeling confused, she shook her head and pushed the thoughts of her devil husband from her mind. She stepped into the room and to the changing area to change into something lighter as the heat would soon increase. She had just removed the heavy dress when she heard the bedroom door opening and shutting.

The air inside the suite suddenly felt charged, and she knew her devil husband had entered.

She was in her thin underdress and didn’t have much time to put her heavy dress back on. Before she could decide what to put on, she saw him at the entrance of the changing area. She quickly held her heavy dress in front of her like a shield. Her cheeks heated at his expression. They had kissed and done much more for her to hide her body from him, but right then, she needed the barrier of clothes.

“Is Rishab going to stay here for long?” she asked.

Her husband’s eyes flashed. “Why?” he asked. “Why do you want to know?”

Her heart began racing, seeing his hard jaw clenching.

“Why can’t I know?” she asked in return. “I have the right to know how long a guest is going to stay in my home. As a hostess, it’s my duty to… entertain the guest.”

There was another flash in his eyes. And this time, he stepped towards her.

She tried to keep her breathing even when he stood so close that she could smell the spicy cologne of his aftershave.

“Entertain?” he asked.

Her stomach quivered with excitement and fear. “Yes, entertain. I like Rishab. He seems sweet and friendly.”Unlike you.She didn’t have to say the last part aloud because he understood it from her expression.

“Stay away from Rishab,” he said.

Her heart thudded harder as she raised her chin. “Why?” she challenged. “Are you afraid I will take his help, betray you, and plan an attack?”

She was shocked by her own words, but her simmering anger and helpless attraction she felt towards him made her want to goad him further.

His dark eyes blazed.

“Is that what you are planning?” he asked softly in a tone that made goose bumps rise on her skin.

“W-what if I say yes?” she asked, barely hanging on to her boldness.

She gasped when suddenly his fingers wrapped behind her neck, dragged her close, and his mouth crashed against hers.

Heat enveloped her and sizzled her insides. A moan escaped when his tongue swept into her mouth and captured hers. The dress dropped from her hands when she placed her hands on his shoulders. His kiss was passionate yet dominant and possessive in every way.

When he raised his head, her entire body was trembling with passion.

“You are mine,” he growled. “Since you like reminding me that you are my wife, I want you to remember that as well.”

She couldn’t get her throat to work to answer.

Despite the anger and possessiveness, his mouth twisted into a small, dark smile. “And just so you know, you won’t be able to seduce Rishab. And he would never betray me. In fact, he would die for me if needed.” His eyes glittered. “Rishab is my brother.”

She was shocked. “B-brother?”

“Yes, my brother. So, if you plan on conspiring or endangering him in any way, you will face severe consequences from me. I protect my family, no matter what.”

His eyes swept over her and then lingered on her face, especially her now-quivering lips.

Clenching his jaw once again, he turned around and left.

Slowly, she touched her still-trembling lips, and strangely, the trembling wasn’t entirely due to fear. She should be angry with him for threatening her to not endanger his brother, but strangely, his words about protecting his family drew her to him even more.

“I protect my family, no matter what.”

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