As Darin grappled with his inability to respond, Rhea’s mocking expression
registered as both reproach and scorn
A numb sensation crept over Darin’s senses. Earlier, at Marcus’ barbecue, Darin
had observed the intensity of Marcus’ affectionate glances toward Millie. In the
midst of his otherwise ruthless and assertive demeanor, Marcus’ gaze bespoke
an unwavering tenderness.
To witness such a figure known for his unyielding and formidable demeanor in
the realm of business exhibit such gentle tenderness was to observe love's
crescendo, its pinnacle attained and proclaimed.
Taking action against Millie would not only enrage Marcus, but it would also
unleash a torrent of perilous repercussions.
“She has become the object of Marcus’ devotion. Our interference would not only
offend him but also invite unending strife.” Darin’s words carried an air of
resignation.
“So you refuse?”
Rhea’s voice chilled the air, reverberating within the room's confines.
“lam at your service, ready to move mountains for you, yet I dare not jeopardize
the safety of my family.” his commitment resolute.
Darin’s countenance turned grave,
“Rest assured, your kin shall remain untainted by this, and your own hands shall
steer clear of any entanglement, so long as discretion guides our path, veiling it
from prying eyes.”
Rhea’s response echoed, hinting at the prospect of negotiation where the Barker
family was concerned.
Her grip slackened, allowing her garments to cascade to the floor, exposing the
expanse of her back. A once pristine canvas, now adorned with scars and
indentations, was a testament to past strife.
“Observe the etchings on my flesh? Each marks a creation of Millie's malice. Into
thorns she led me, a decree against baring my back to the world. Her poison
seeps into Marcus’ ear daily, an insidious campaign to dislodge my father and
deprive me of all. Countless atrocities she has wrought, yet she awakens each
day draped in happiness, while I plunge deeper into the abyss of despair.”
A pang of anguish flickered within Darin’s somber eyes as they beheld Rhea’s
back, the scars a harsh reminder of past wounds. A spark of ire ignited, incensed
by the revelation. Millie, who had masqueraded as innocuous, was now revealed
as a callous tormentor of his beloved.
“Verily, Millie is a malevolent force,” Darin murmured, drawing nearer his hands
finding solace upon Rhea’s shoulders, his voice a vessel of empathy.
Rhea turned, her gaze locking onto Darin’s mournful orbs, her lips trembling
faintly, the weight of her revelation palpable.
“aid me in vanquishing her-a gift beyond measure for our union. Linger this
night.”
Rhea’s plea hung in the air, her tiptoes granting her access to Darin’s lips, a
tender union.
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Darin faltered, a breath'’s hesitation,
then acquiescence unfurled.
Swiftness and unexpectedness
intertwined; a longing harbored, now
embraced. The desire to shield Rhea
and staunch her suffering
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The clock’s hushed cadence pulsed, illumination flickering, garments strewn, a
testament to fervent ardor.