Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown novel Chapter 191

The chill of his fingertips against Serena's flushed skin brought a momentary clarity to her foggy mind.

"Let go..." she struggled to say, her voice barely a whisper.

"It's me."

The deep, familiar voice resonated instantly—Aaron.

In the next heartbeat, she was pulled into an office by Aaron.

In one corner of the room, a sink stood waiting. Serena stumbled over to it like a parched wanderer finding an oasis, twisting the faucet open with urgency.

Cold water cascaded over her face, trickling down her skin, quenching the heat that had been consuming her from within, offering a brief respite.

But it wasn't enough.

The water's cooling touch was fleeting, leaving behind a persistent warmth. Desperate, Serena pressed her face under the stream, soaking it up like a tree desperate for rain.

Aaron drew the curtains, casting the room into a dim light. He turned to see Serena, water streaming down her flushed cheeks, soaking her shirt and clinging to her form, outlining her curves in a way that stirred his imagination.

He leaned casually against the wall, squinting slightly, "Need a hand?"

Serena opened her eyes, water misting around her.

She gritted her teeth, glaring at Aaron, a shiver running through her. The cold water could soothe her skin, but it couldn't reach the fire within.

Even as her body felt like it was about to explode, she refused to give in. "Get out..."

Aaron approached, towering over her.

Serena lowered her head, exposing the pale curve of her neck.

"You know very well—" he withdrew his gaze, looping his arm around her waist, "you've been drugged. There's only one way to fix this."