Chapter 598

Cedrick's expression darkened at her silence. "I'll have my men prepare a public statement so that everyone knows you're the mother of my children..."

"No!" She tightened her arms around his waist. "Ced."

The dark expression on his face was instantly replaced by a beaming smile as he felt as though a hole in his chest had been filled. Clasping his hand at the back of her head, he took her lips forcefully.

Catelyn whimpered and widened her eyes, but she could not push him away.

Her lips were swollen by the time they parted, and Cedrick let go of her reluctantly. "If you really don't want others to know, we can elope," he whispered.

Her head snapped up. "E—Elope?"

"It's decided then. Go have your passport ready. We're going to get our marriage certificate once the lawyer has everything set up."

Her lips felt numb as she felt light-headed. "Hang on. We don't have to hurry!"

"You don't want to?" He glared at her darkly.

Catelyn twitched at his intimidating presence and smiled shee