Chapter 854
Chapter 856
The woman huffed , clearly annoyed , and stomped away in her high heels .
Halsey let out a snort .
Shaun looked at her and gave a low chuckle , his lips curling into a sinirk .
The sound of his laughter drew Halsey’s attention . Her bright , almond – shaped eyes landed on his face , not looking too pleased . “ What’s so funny ? ”
Shaun looked back at her . “ I thought you said you weren’t coming down . ”
Halsey lifted her chin slightly . “ If I hadn’t come down , would you have gone off with that woman instead ? ”
Shaun raised an eyebrow . “ I didn’t say that . ”
Halsey shot him a glare . “ Jerk . ”
She muttered the insult and turned to leave .
But Shaun opened the car door , grabbed her slender wrist , and pulled her hard . Halsey stumbled and landed right on his lap .
The car was spacious , but with both of them squeezed into the driver’s seat , it felt a little tight . The sudden closeness made her cheeks turn red .
She glared at him again . “ Let go of me ! ”
Shaun shut the door and held her on his lap . “ Are you angry ? I didn’t do anything or say anything , but you called me a jerk , and now you wanna leave ? ”
Halsey huffed . “ Sure , you didn’t do anything yet . But if I hadn’t come down , you’d have gone to the bar with that woman and maybe even booked a hotel room with her after ! Are you feeling that lonely tonight ? ”
Shaun reached out and gently pinched her chin . “ I don’t agree . I didn’t even speak to that woman . But there’s one thing you’re right about – I am lonely . Want to keep me company ? ”
He actually admitted it .
Halsey shot back , “ You’re shameless ! ”
Shaun laughed . “ If being shameless gets me you , then sure . I’m shameless . ”
Then he leaned in and kissed her .
Halsey pressed her small hands against his broad shoulders . “ What are you doing ? Let me go ! ”
When she refused to let him kiss her lips , Shaun kissed her cheeks , then her hair . His voice turned husky . “ Why do you smell so damn good ? ”
How could she not ?
She had just soaked in a rose petal bath and rubbed on essential oils from head to toe . At twenty – something , she was in her prime – a pampered , delicate beauty , soft and fragrant like a freshly bloomed rose .
Halsey pushed against him . “ Stop ! ”
Shaun looked at her . “ You really want me to ? ”
His gaze was intense – hot like molten lava , burning through her defenses .
Halsey opened her mouth to say no , but the words caught in her throat . “ I- ”
Before she could finish , Shaun kissed her again .
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Chapter 856
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He kissed her hard , pressing against her soft lips . Halsey tried to push him away , but her hands curled up on his suit jacket .
She shut her eyes and kissed him back .
His lips were cool and firm , and she loved the way they felt . She really did enjoy kissing him .
Neither knew who gave in first . Halsey wrapped her arms arounds neck , pulling him closer and softly responding to his kiss . Shaun felt his strong waist and core tighten , a rush of heat spreading through his body . He let out a low , muffled groan . Hearing that groan , Halsey quickly pulled away . Her eyes sparkled as she looked at him .
“ What’s wrong ? Did I hurt you ? ”
Shaun took her soft little hand and guided it downward , his throat bobbing as he gulped . “ See for yourself . It hurts . ”
Halsey jerked her hand away in a flash before biting down hard on his Adam’s apple .
“ Ow , ” he hissed .