Chapter 7

After my nap, I felt completely refreshed.

I was humming a tune, holding a rolling pin.

Suddenly, a man’s low chuckle echoed in my ears.

“CLANG—” All my expressions froze on my face. I looked upstairs, bewildered.

I squinted, holding the rolling pin, and started walking upstairs.

Chloe grabbed my hand. My nerves tightened as I turned to her. “Be a good girl, sweetie. Auntie’s just going to handle something. Don’t be scared!”

The sound came from inside the master bedroom.

I took a deep breath, gathered my courage, and pushed open the door.

The next second, what I saw—

Dark skin, broad shoulders, a narrow waist. His massive pecs rose and fell with each breath, and below them, a sculpted eight-pack made my heart pound.

I subconsciously swallowed hard.

My hand holding the rolling pin went limp.

All I wanted to do was yank off that short white towel around his waist.

My gaze moved up—

“Hon… honey?”

Instantly, I felt myself flush crimson from head to toe.

After two dry laughs, I turned to leave, but his large hand wrapped around me, pulling me into the bedroom.

He held me from behind, his strong body enveloping me.

I could clearly feel his heart thumping against my chest. For a moment, it felt like our hearts were beating in sync.

“Let go first! Jax, why didn’t you tell me you were coming back?”

I was a little annoyed at being tricked. But he held me tighter, burying his head in my neck, his warm breath fanning against my collarbone.

I couldn’t help but shrink my neck, but then I heard his soft chuckle.

“Jax!” I snapped, trying to break free, but he held me in a vice-like grip. Without thinking, I lowered my head and bit Jax’s arm hard.

Even his arm was pure muscle; it hurt my teeth.

Jax laughed, his voice full of indulgence: “Alright, stop messing around! I just wanted to surprise you.”

“Then where’s the gift?” The words popped out before I could stop myself, and I instantly regretted doing something so out of character.

Jax smiled and nodded—

“Of course, my dear Mrs. Cassidy.” His voice deepened, and he lowered his head, kissing my neck.

I couldn’t help but let out a soft gasp.

The temperature in the room instantly shot up.

Jax exhaled raggedly, as if desperately suppressing something, and finally let go of me completely.

His exposed skin was flushed crimson.