Elias Hawthorne took several deep breaths before reluctantly tearing his gaze away. Before he could completely lose control, he grabbed the shower head and turned on the tap, letting cold water stream down over him.
The piercing chill brought Raina North a bit of clarity.
She blinked, staring at the unfamiliar scene before her and then at Elias Hawthorne, suddenly struck dumb.
Seeing Elias’s deep and dark eyes fixed on her, she instinctively turned her gaze away, only to notice her current situation.
The thin fabric, drenched in water, clung to her body, outlining her curves, with parts of the clothing torn, revealing tantalizing glimpses of her figure.
Raina exploded instantly.
Without hesitation, she raised her hand and slapped him: "You dog of a man!"
The sound of the slap echoed crisply in the small bathroom.
Raina jumped up from the tub, wanting to leave at the quickest possible speed.
However, her legs were too weak, and she hadn’t taken a single step before she ended up falling into Elias Hawthorne’s embrace.
The soft impact against his chest was indescribable.
Elias’s breathing became noticeably heavier, and his arm wrapped tightly around her waist, pulling Raina firmly into his arms.
Raina was more vigilant: "Elias Hawthorne, what do you want?"
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His threatening demeanor seemed as though he wanted to devour Raina.
If anyone else had slapped him, he would have torn them to shreds, but this was Raina.
She was the woman who had caught his attention and sparked his desires.
His large hand gripped her waist tightly: "Raina North, you’ve got guts!"
Afterward, he tore her away from himself and threw her back into the bathtub.
The cold water in the tub instantly submerged her, and the icy chill made Raina shiver, bringing her back to her senses. Then those memories returned to her mind.
Wait a minute... It seems she misunderstood Elias Hawthorne...
She recalled how earlier Elias had knocked her out in the car and brought her to douse her with cold water to calm her down. However, not only did she fail to appreciate his efforts, she slapped him.
This incident, it seems, was indeed her fault.
Raina hunched her shoulders, sinking into the water, and looked up at Elias Hawthorne, timidly saying, "About that, I was wrong just now. I... I was just too excited, and that’s why I made a mistake with my hand. I’m sorry."
"Sorry?" Elias squinted, teeth clenched, his voice icy: "You think three casual words can just settle this?"
"What do you plan to do then? Slap me back? Go ahead." Raina raised her head: "Come on."
Elias stared at Raina; this gesture elongated the lines of her neck, as graceful as a swan’s, and crystal water droplets rolled down her skin, disappearing into her soaked clothing.
Elias thought, Raina surely didn’t realize how alluring she looked . If she did, she wouldn’t dare to tease him this way.
Raina was puzzled, with flushed cheeks and dreamy eyes that carried a seductive look.
Elias finally couldn’t hold back, abruptly turned, and left the bathroom.
Raina was stunned for a moment, then submerged herself back in the water, her internal heat began to ease, and she let out a long breath, her brows relaxing slightly.
Then, a chill slowly spread from the depths of her eyes.