David remained calm. "They really would kill you."He had truly come alone. Kidnappers were often desperate criminals.He'd once witnessed a friend being brutally killed by kidnappers. How could he risk Selina's life now?Selina, looking at David's calm demeanor, suddenly recalled Sarah mentioning h
This remote mountain village was over 300 miles from Auroville's outskirts, surrounded by mountains with only one exit.The village was extremely xenophobic, with strict rules. No one could leave without the village chief's permission.Even young people rarely left, learning about the outside world
David pinned her legs, grabbing both her hands above her head. He started rocking slowly.The wooden bed creaked rhythmically.Selina finally understood, her face burning red. She bit her lip hard, refusing to make a sound.Her reaction reminded David of their early days together.Even when she'd dr
Selina turned, looking up at David.The firelight outlined his sharp features, making his dark eyes unusually bright.He stared at her intently. Selina saw her small reflection in his eyes, as if she might be swallowed by darkness at any moment."Yes, I'm scared," Selina admitted honestly.Their tim
"What kind of fun is there in the mountains at night?""City folks are weird. Who knows?""This woman really has a lover on the side? And her husband doesn't mind? Is he even a man?"The villagers muttered among themselves, no longer suspecting an escape attempt."Enough," the chief waved his hand.
After a long silence, Selina slowly looked up, her clear eyes showing a touch of coldness. "How exactly does Mr. Wilson want to settle this debt?" she asked calmly.She'd forgotten how good David was at weighing pros and cons.Maybe he'd planned to demand payment from the moment he got the call to r
"The upstairs guest room - you haven't forgotten where it is, have you? There are clothes in the closet," David said tiredly. "Take a shower and go home in the morning."Selina did feel uncomfortable and knew she'd scare people looking like this. She thanked him and headed upstairs without arguing.
Maybe it was the fever, but David's face had a slight flush, softening his sharp features. He looked less like a distant, cold deity and more human.Selina unconsciously reached to feel his forehead, her fingers landing on the furrow between his brows.Whether it was her touch that soothed him or no