Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath (Stella) novel Chapter 276

"How about we grab some hot wings instead?"

Before the man could finish his sentence, Stella chimed in.

Back in the day, whenever the weather turned particularly chilly, she and Susanna would always hit up their favorite spot for hot wings.

Ronald tapped her forehead gently. "You think that's a good idea right now?"

Stella pouted. "Alright, then."

She was still nursing some injuries, and given where they were, spicy food was definitely off the menu.

Ronald leaned in, his forehead gently resting against hers as he felt her temperature. "You're still not quite stable."

Instinctively, Stella stepped back, lost her balance, and ended up sprawled across the bed.

Ronald raised an eyebrow "What's this supposed to mean, Star?"

Stella's face froze.

"I, uh, I just lost my balance."

Oh, this was maddening. The way she lay there, it almost seemed like an invitation.

But it really wasn't!

Her cheeks flushed with embarrassment, recalling everything that had happened since last night. It all felt like a dream.

She still hadn't fully processed the shift in their relationship.

Instinctively, she reached for the blanket, intending to pull it over herself.

But Ronald leaned in closer, his breath warm against her skin.

When his lips finally met hers, it was with a profound tenderness, as if he'd been holding back for years, finally giving in to the moment. His longing was palpable, a mix of desire and remembrance.

Just as things were about to escalate, Ronald suddenly pulled back.

Stella, already flushed with nerves, stared at him with wide, innocent eyes.

His warm fingertips gently traced her tear ducts. "Save that look for me in the future."

Still a bit dazed, Stella could only manage a confused, "Hm?"

He sighed, a mix of frustration and affection, before abruptly standing up and leaving without another word.