The Sway and Slide of Love novel Chapter 639

Hendrix thought that everything would get better. From now on, they would live happily ever after. No one and nothing could disturb them anymore.

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Noelle woke up in the early hours of the morning. Even though she had been staying in this room for a while now, every time she woke up, it still felt unfamiliar and disorienting.

This place was a constant reminder that she wasn't in Stormridge anymore. Which meant that everything that happened in Halbort wasn't just a terrible dream—it was real.

But this time, she wasn't waking up alone. As soon as she turned her head, she saw Hendrix lying beside her. His arm was draped over her waist, and his face was buried in the crook of her neck. His warm breath brushed against her skin, sending a faint shiver through her.

Noelle didn't move away. She simply lay there, quietly watching him. But even in sleep, he remained utterly vigilant. She had barely looked at him for more than a moment before his eyes suddenly snapped open.

Their gazes locked. Noelle froze for a second, then pressed her lips together.

"You—" Hendrix started to say something, but before he could finish, she leaned in and kissed him.

Outside, the sky was still shrouded in darkness. Through the window, Noelle could hear the soft rustling of the wind. But inside, the heater was on, so she didn't feel cold at all. On the contrary, the heat within her only seemed to grow.

Hendrix's grip was firm, his hands tightening around her waist to the point of where it almost hurt.

He had meant to be gentle, but it had been so long since the last time—so long that he felt almost unsure of what to do. It was as if he had never done it before, even more inexperienced than on their wedding night. As a result, he failed to control his strength.