The divorced military queen awakens novel

Chapter 330 Sleepless Confessions Cradling her pillow and blanket , she crossed to the couch and settled there . Sharing a bed until dawn no longer suited who they were - or who they had become . +20 Free Coins She told herself she had agreed only out of gratitude for his help , nothing more . Yes . Nothing more than that . Then why did her heart ache , a quiet throb , as though mourning for the man on the bed ? No. Do not pity him !

Because pity could entangle this already frayed love even tighter , until none of them could breathe . But can I really be with him again ? Even if he swore never to lie , the years ahead might find me questioning every word , turning me into someone suspicious - someone I would not recognize . That was not the future she wanted . Quinn shut her eyes , and only then did sleep claim her . Yet once she drifted away , a shadow rose from the bed and walked , soundless , to the couch .

Julius gazed at her sleeping form , bitterness blossoming across his tongue . Even if it was only repayment , she still would not stay with me until morning ? Does she truly believe a few carefully chosen words can draw a boundary between us ? They had passed the point of clear borders long ago . However many walls she tried to raise , he would shatter them , every single time . " Quinn , what must I do for you to take me back ? " Julius ' voice came out rough , ragged around the edges .

The plea rasped through the dark room , fading into the quiet as he crouched beside her , resting his brow against the couch's edge . His fingers inched toward hers , hovering , barely brushing her skin - afraid that too much pressure might stir her from sleep . Morning light slipped past the drapes when Quinn's eyes opened , and the first thing she saw was Julius ' face inches from her own .

His fringe lay in a careless tangle across his forehead ; eyes shut , lashes dark and long , separated like fine ink strokes viewed up close . That high , straight nose and lips tinted with the faint sheen of sleep drew her in , tempting her to reach out and trace their shape . Then the question pierced the haze . What is he doing here ? A sharp shiver coursed through her as memories of the night before snapped into place , She had invited him to stay .

Last night , he had fallen asleep on the bed . So what's he doing on the couch now ? She shot upright . The sudden movement roused him ; his eyes fluttered open , still fogged with sleep . " Morning , Quinn , " Julius murmured . ။။ O < 2/3 16:58 Thu , 21 Aug 0 Chapter 330 Sleepless Confessions " Morning … but why are you sleeping here ? Weren't you on the bed ? " Quinn asked , puzzled . +20 Free Coins " Because I can only sleep well at your side ," Julius replied .

" You chose the couch , so I , of course , settled right next to it ." " But you fell asleep on the bed last night ," Quinn protested . " I did drift off , " he admitted , lifting her hand . " You promised to repay me . Don't change terms halfway . If you truly want me to rest , you must hold my hand until morning . " Quinn found no words . The doorbell rang , sharp and unexpected . She snatched her hand back . " I'll get the door , " she said .

Without another glance , she hurried to the entrance and swung it open . 16:58 Thu , 21 Aug