13: TO BE TAINTED BY HIM

After

Kaliyah finished her bath, she discovered Ruan in the room, seated directly

facing the bathroom door. It made her wonder if he had deliberately positioned

himself there. What was he planning?

As he

sipped from his wine glass, he fixed his intense gaze on her, making her

self-conscious. He chuckled upon seeing her fully covered in a long-sleeved

dress that reached her feet, the opposite of what he had suggested. Was she so

afraid and cautious of his words?

Despite

her nervous appearance, water-dripping hair, and pale face, Ruan couldn’t

resist the temptation, unconsciously licking his lips. There was no denying the

desire he felt for her. He was now curious about the curse that jerk Fenris had

placed on her, preventing anyone from touching her until now.

“Come

here,” he ordered, and even though Kaliyah felt uneasy about it, she complied

with his authoritative request, cautiously approaching him.

Ruan

raised his wine glass as an offer to her, but she expectedly declined. Taking a