Chapter 70

Emily gave up. Let's say she lost this time, failed many times despite building high walls, but still gave up in the end.

Jeffry's touch broke down Emily's defenses. But that didn't mean she was naive. She just wanted to feel what she hadn't felt in a long time. And so did Jeffry.

In all the time since his wife died, Jeffry had never wanted any woman, just as he wanted Emily this time. And it was true.

Emily was like opium to which he was addicted. Her kisses, sighs, and even the way Emily responded to Jeffry's rhythmic movements above her when they made love made him want to repeat it; over and over again.

Emily had to be his, no matter if it meant Jeffry had to experience the same thing as he did with his late wife.

Emily blinked as sunlight streamed through the gap in the curtains, and of course, she knew where she was. She did it consciously and with the utmost willingness. Emily wasn't going to pin her hopes on a relationship between her and Jeffry that might make her a foolish w