Chapter 163 Whispers in the Dark Finished As Elliot glared at the silhouette melded in the floor to ceiling window , veins throbbed on his forehead .
Lauren , Im warning The Bennetts cant you , if you keep messing around with Felix , and you end up dead in bed , I wont even claim your body .
afford that kind of disgrace ! Upstairs , the bedroom bathed in a warm yellow light , casting a cozy glow throughout the room .
Felixs palms securely supported Laurens Jower back , his touch gentle yet firm .
Laurens body pressed tightly against Felixs chest , leaving no space between them .
Through her thin nightgown , Lauren could distinctly feel the heat radiating from his body , causing her heartbeat to involuntarily quicken .
The unique scent of cedar mixed with a hint of tobacco lingered on Felixs breath , making her head swim and a blush to spread rapidly across her cheeks .
Thank you , Lauren whispered , her voice barely audible , tinged with shyness and turmoil .
She instinctively tried to push Felix away , but her hands felt as if they were under a spell , weak and ineffective against his solid frame .
Felix squinted , studying Lauren closely , his gaze as if piercing through to her innermost thoughts .
Laurens eyelashes fluttered slightly , her warm breath lightly grazing Felixs throat .
She didnt react to Elliots thunderous insults from below , as if she couldnt hear them at all .
Slowly , Lauren lifted her head , her eyes locking with Felixs deep , abyssal gaze .
For a moment , she felt as though she was being sucked into a deep vortex .
Her heart raced , and her face turned as red as a beet She suppressed the turmoil inside her and looked up at Felixs beautifully sculpted lips , Mr.
Brooker , can you let go of me now ? Felix , noticing her gaze fixed on his lips , his expression darkened .
Instead of releasing her , he pulled her even closer , enveloping the petite Lauren in his arms , her face nearly buried in his chest , with only her wide , astonished eyes showing His chin rested on her shoulder , his handsome face close to her ear , he whispered , Lauren , didnt you hear Elliots voice ? His voice was low and magnetic , filled with deep inquiry .
After a long silence , Lauren in his arms didnt respond , the quiet around them only broken by their beating hearts .
In that moment , Felix realized Lauren couldnt hear ; she must be reading lips to communicate .
A flash of shock and anger crossed his eyes .
He had seen her records before her incarceration , there had been nothing wrong with her ears .
Thinking of how often she was slapped in prison , Felixs breathing quickened .
He hugged Lauren tightly , as if to absorb all her pain , his feelings of compassion and protectiveness growing stronger .
Feeling Felixs tight embrace , ripples of emotion washed over Lauren .
Her mind raced uncontrollably .
Brookers annual behavior today because he had feelings for met The thought brought a sweet flutter to her heart .
But reality quickly doused the spark of her fantasy .
Her frail , battered body was no match for someone as distinguished as Felix .
The blush that had just risen on her face quickly faded , replaced by endless desolation and sorrow .
Chapter 163 Whispers in the Dark Felix looked down at Elliot , his gaze turning icy , almost freezing everything it touched , with a hint of provocation .
Meeting such a gaze , Elliots heart nearly burst with anger .
His finger trembled as he pointed at Felix and roared .
Felix , Im warning you , dont you dare touch my sister again .
Finished Elliots fury ignited a mischievous defiance in Felix .
His lips curled into a devilish smile , glaringly bright under the light .
Suddenly , he turned his head , his lips gently brushing against Laurens neck .
Time seemed to stop in that instant .
Lauren felt a jolt of electricity shoot through her body , her heart nearly leaping out of her chest .
Her hands clenched tightly , her breathing quick and erratic .
Outside the Brookers Villa , Elliot saw everything crystal clear