Chapter 345


    “I didn’t say nothing.”


    “Liar! You just said..


    Xanthea’s cheeks flushed with embarrassment, her voice trailing off midway.


    Orion’s lips curved into a mischievous smile, “I said what? Hmm? Why won’t you finish, Xannie?”


    “You’re so bad!”


    Xanthea lightly punched his chest. He was trying to get her to call him “hubby, truly a Sly Fox


    Orionughed happily, leaning closer to her ear. His voice was deep and maic, carrying an


    irresistible charm, “Babe, I want to…”


    “Want?! Want in your dreams!”


    Xanthea quickly buttoned up her shirt, afraid that if she took any longer, he’d devour herpletely,


    “You better zip up.”


    Orion: “I can’t. Help me, Xannie.”


    Xanthea bit her lip, her seductive and alluring face glowing like a rose blooming in the night,


    mesmerizing the man.


    “Onion, you’re crossing the line!”


    She had been lenient with him, considering his hard work for the whole day, but he was getting more


    and more audacious!


    “It’s all because you’re too beautiful.”


    Onion leaned in to kiss her again, but Xanthea pushed him away and pretended to leave, “It’s getting


    late. I should go back.”


    “Don’t go!”


    She was suddenly pulled into a tight embrace, hearing his husky voice with a hint of pleading, as if he


    turned from a fox to an adorable puppy. She was instantly touched


    ‘T’ll be good


    “Really? Youll behave?”


    Onion: “Yes


    Xanthea softened again, forgetting how badly he had teased her just moments ago.


    “Then let’s hug for a bit longer.”


    Under the starlit sky, the sereneke sparkled as a night breeze stirred ripples, and willow branches


    fluttered. In this picturesque scene, embracing the one she loved most, Xanthea felt blissfully at peace.


    She couldn’t help but nuzzle into his sturdy chest, inhaling his faint, refreshing pine scent.


    “Orion, the day of mying–of–age ceremony, it was you who saved me, wasn’t it?”


    The man’s tensed at her words, “How did you know that?”


    7 fell into the water, but I wasn’t drowning. I was still conscious.”


    Then you know I kissed you?”


    777” Xanthea looked puzzled, “You kissed me?!”


    Orion chuckled, realizing she didn’t know, 1 performed CPR.”


    Stealing a taste of his darling was sweet as forbidden fruit.


    “Oh, I recognized you by the iris tattoo on your chest.


    Xanthea’s small hand sneaked under his shift, gently touching the blooming iris tattoo on his right chest


    and the faint bum scars beneath it


    The scars, untouched for years, were exceedingly sensitive. The girl’s tender and delicate fingers


    brushed it gently, stirring a strong desire within him, darkening his eyes, and making his voice hoarse,


    “Xannie, don’t touch it.”


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    His refusal, though filled with barely restrained passion, hurt her. She quickly withdrew her hand.


    Were they indeed his taboo?


    She wanted to ask about his childhood, to know who left these scars on him, to understand him


    completely, but she feared that she might reopen his old wounds.