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Chapter 444 Claim Of The Heart Chapter 444 Claim Of The Heart +10 Free Coins " You'll be mine sooner or later , " she said lightly . " So why not let the world know a little early ? " The certainty in her smile blazed like sunlight on fresh snow - dazzling , impossible to doubt . Julius felt his heartbeat stutter , and for a breath , he couldn't look away from her shining face . He kept testing the depth of her affection , each probe laced with anxious hope .

He feared even the faintest hesitation , feared she might turn impatient and walk away , feared that a single step back would end the love he craved . Even with all the fear swirling inside him , he would quietly tell himself that if she really felt that way , it just meant her love for him wasn't deep enough . If that was the case , then better a short pain than a long one . At least he wouldn't have to feel the despair of being abandoned again .

However , even after repeating this to himself countless times , he still couldn't help but cling to a glimmer of hope - that her love for him was strong enough , that she truly cared for him . And now , once again , she had given him a clear answer . In her own way , she was telling him that they would be together sooner or later , that she had never thought of giving up on him . Julius suddenly grabbed Quinn's hand and pulled her out from behind the counter . " Hey ! Where are you taking me ? I haven't even paid for my clothes yet ! " Quinn shouted .

" Someone else will take care of that , " Julius replied , leading her to a corner of the mall , far away from any security cameras . " Why did you bring me here ? " Before Quinn could finish her sentence , he pressed her against the wall . He leaned down , and his cool , soft lips met hers . The sudden chill spread across her lips , electrifying her senses . His kiss was tentative , yet restrained , exploring her mouth carefully , and the desire he could hardly contain began to surface even in this gentle kiss .

He nibbled at her lips little by little , and when she finally returned his kiss , he paused for a moment . Then , all at once , his kiss became fierce , urgent , almost overwhelming , as if he 1/3 15:33 Wed , Oct 1 Chapter 444 Claim Of The Heart wanted to devour her entirely . " Mm ... " Quinn gasped , struggling for air , trying to pull back . But his fingers gripped her neck , holding her jaw in place . His lips searched hers relentlessly . +10 Free Coins The heated , unrestrained kiss continued , hidden in the quiet corner where there was no one but them .

Time seemed to blur until he finally pulled back . He rested his forehead against hers , their noses nearly touching . His breaths came heavy and uneven , whispering against her ear . " If you think I'll eventually be your boyfriend ... then love me even more ," he said hoarsely , eyes burning with desire . Quinn's lashes fluttered , her own breath ragged . Her cheeks flushed as she replied , " Not just a little ... A lot , Julius . I'll love you so , so much ! " The moment she spoke , he met her words with an even more intense , insistent kiss .

When they finally stepped out of the corner , Quinn's lips tingled . The lipstick she'd worn had completely vanished in the frenzy of their kiss . But the intensity of it had left her lips naturally flushed , so there was no need to reapply . The moment Quinn stepped away from the counter , the security men accompanying Julius settled the bill for every piece she had tried on . Together they exited the glass - bright mall , the late - afternoon sun flashing off the sleek sedan that already waited at the curb like a silent chauffeur . Quinn tipped her head toward the bustling street stalls .

" Mind if we walk a little first ? " she asked , reluctant to climb into the car so soon. Julius ' brow gathered in a small frown . " Your leg still hasn't fully healed ." Quinn offered a coaxing smile , testing a careful step as if to prove her point . " It can handle a few blocks . I've come all the way to Celosia and haven't properly explored . Let's treat the nearby streets like a mini tour , okay ? " 2/3 15:33 Wed , Oct 1 Chapter 444 Claim Of The Heart A +10 Free Cons Julius finally yielded with a nod , falling in beside her as they set off down the sidewalk .

He deliberately shortened his stride , his peripheral vision locked on her injured leg , ready to steady her at the slightest wobble . Rows of outdoor stalls hugged the street beside the mall , awnings flapping like bright pennants in the breeze . Passing a stand glittering with phone cases , Quinn stopped . The covers were embossed with traditional Celosian motifs , their colors vivid against the gray pavement , and curiosity lit her face . She sifted through the display a moment longer , then glanced at Julius . " Let me see your phone for a second . " " What for ?

" he asked , even as he was already drawing the device from his inside pocket and offering it to her . She checked the model and turned back to the trays , head lowered in determined concentration . After several minutes , she selected two cases - one a deep scarlet , the other sapphire blue . Though the colors differed , the Celosian patterns etched across them were identical . Each case came with a matching charm : tiny cloth dolls , one red , one blue . The pairing left no doubt- they were meant for lovers .

Sara Lili Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland's breathtaking cold.