Chapter 231


    His kiss was gentle, carrying a tender affection that left Noelle bewildered. She gazed at him


    through half- closed eyes, her hands cradling his cheeks while her fingersbed through his hair.


    She began to kiss him back.


    He took the lead, guiding her deeper into the embrace and drawing her further into the moment.


    They kissed passionately, losing track of time until Charles finally pulled away. Noelle exhaled


    slowly, trying to catch her breath. Charles lifted her gently and held her close, his forehead resting


    against hers. Does it still hurt?” he asked softly.


    Noelle was taken aback, and it took her a moment to respond. She then shook her head shyly. “No,


    it doesn’t hurt anymore.”


    He was very gentlest night. She recalled Rowena telling her that a woman’s first time could be


    very painful, but for her, the pain had only been brief. Very soon, she was lost in the sensations he


    brought her.


    Just thinking about it now made Noelle blush. She tugged at his shirt. “Why did you even ask that?”


    She felt incredibly embarrassed.


    Charles chuckled, lifting her chin with his fingers and kissing her lips again. A smile was ying at


    the


    corners of his mouth. “I want more.”


    Noelle felt her mind explode. She was overwhelmed by his words. She reached up to cover his


    eyes with


    her hands. “You’re so shameless!”


    With a softugh, he picked her up and carried her upstairs. She gasped as she instinctively


    wrapped her


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    arms around his neck.


    He kissed her as he carried her to the bedroom, then gentlyid her on the bed. His movements


    were careful and tender. Noelle felt enveloped by aforting warmth as his tall frame loomed over


    her, though he did not let his full weight press down on her.


    He kissed her again, tracing the shape of her lips. His hands began exploring her body, igniting


    sparks wherever they touched, like kindling to a fire that grew hotter with each moment.


    Noelle was lost in desire as she clung to him. She matched his movements and weed his


    every


    advance.


    This time was different from the hesitant exploration of the previous night. He moved with a blend of


    passion and tenderness, guiding her as they discovered each other anew.


    Noelle was sopletely immersed in his touch that she even lost track of time. Shey sprawled


    on Charles‘ chest in exhaustion while his hand rested on her waist, encouraging her.


    She reached up to touch his jaw, murmuring, “No more”


    “Hmm?” Charles nipped at her ear. “We’re just getting started.”


    Noelle’s eyes flew open in surprise, and she pushed at him, protesting, “No more, really! You


    weren’t like thisst night!” She had only just experienced such intimacy and was unprepared for


    his stamina.


    Charles took her hand, kissed it, and then lifted her onto him. “Nelly, your stamina is too poor.”


    Noelle froze, unable toprehend his words for a moment.


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    Was he criticizing her? Also, what did stamina have to do with it? Clearly, it was his own issue.


    “With more practice, you’ll get used to it,” Charles whispered in her ear, his tongue teasing her


    earlobe.


    Noelle shivered and nearly fell off him, but Charles caught her just in time.


    She smacked his shoulder as she blushed furiously. “Stop it. I’m all sticky. I need a shower!”


    “Just once more, just once!” Charles held her waist, and Noelle winced.


    Her brows furrowed together in pain. “Go slow… It hurts!”