CHAPTER 54
“Xander, what are you—” Arianna's words were cut off abruptly as his lips forcefully met hers.
Her eyes widened in shock, and she attempted to push him away with all her strength.
She was certain of his bad motives!
Arianna attempted to bite Xander's tongue in defiance, but he swiftly countered by gripping her chin firmly, rendering her immobile.
Fury blazed in Arianna's eyes as she stared daggers at him, wishing she could obliterate him with her gaze alone.
After a moment, Xander released her with a disdainful sneer, leaning in to whisper a command in her ear. "Moan."
'What!'
The audacity of his demand left Arianna speechless, her anger simmering beneath the surface.
Arianna was caught off guard. His words caused her to be in a trance for a few seconds. Then, she finally understood what he was doing. Xander was not punishing her, but someone seemed to be eavesdropping?
Surely enough, Arianna soon heard sounds of someone sneaking around at the door, and it should be Grandma King and Aunt Julia.
These two elderlies were really getting better at eavesdropping!
"Why aren't you making any noise?" His voice, deliberate and husky, sent shivers down her spine.
As Xander whispered in her ear, Arianna felt his warm breath against her skin, causing her to blush uncontrollably.
Trembling, Arianna couldn't help but recoil slightly.
Reluctantly, she knew she had to follow Xander's command. If she didn't, it would seem like he was mistreating her to Grandma King, and that could expose her wounds if Grandma King intervened.
In this situation, Arianna had no option but to obey Xander's commands. Failure to comply would result in Nancy believing that Xander was mistreating her. If Grandma King intervened, Arianna's injuries would be revealed, and Xander might resort to drastic measures.
Despite having been in such situations before, Arianna found herself at a loss. Xander was the instigator this time, and she struggled to produce the required response. How could she convincingly moan when she didn't know how?
Noticing her hesitation, Xander's gaze darkened, and a malicious smile played on his lips. “If you don’t moan, I’ll continue!”
His words sent a shiver down Arianna's spine. She knew he wasn't bluffing. With swift movements, Xander untied the belt of Arianna's robe, causing it to fall open.
Arianna clenched her jaw in frustration. What a despicable man! He had no shame!
Knowing Xander's persistence, Arianna realized she had no choice but to comply. Summoning all her courage, she let out a forced, dry moan, hoping to put an end to this humiliating ordeal.
"Ahh...
"Mmmm..."
As Arianna let out a forced moan, Xander's gaze was filled with disdain.
Did he really think everyone was as experienced as him?
Arianna's cheeks burned with embarrassment. She despised Xander's arrogance and entitlement. He seemed to take pleasure in her discomfort, reveling in his superiority.
But Arianna wasn't about to let him have the satisfaction of seeing her completely humiliated. She may have complied with his demands, but she refused to let him break her spirit.
Clutching the duvet tightly beneath her, Arianna fought the urge to slap Xander as she struggled to maintain her composure.
Despite her lackluster performance, Grandma King and Aunt Julie appeared to have bought into the act. Arianna's heart raced as she listened to their retreating footsteps, grateful for the sudden silence that enveloped the room.
With a sigh of relief, she swiftly pushed Xander away, eager to put an end to the charade.
Xander's resentful frown deepened as he straightened up after being pushed aside by Arianna.
Arianna hastily wrapped her bathrobe tightly around herself and sat up, her forehead beaded with sweat from the tense encounter. She couldn't discern if it was fear or the stifling heat that caused her discomfort.
Xander inhaled a deep breath,before letting it out slowly.
"Take off your shirt. I'll apply the medicine on your wound," Xander instructed, gesturing with the medicine kit he had retrieved.
Arianna was taken aback, surprised that Xander was still adamant about tending to her wounds. If she didn't know better, she might have thought he was genuinely concerned for her well-being.
However, Arianna understood that Xander's loyalty to his family, particularly to Grandma King, drove his actions more than any genuine concern for her.
Nevertheless, Arianna decided it was best not to argue further. She couldn't afford any more drama tonight, especially with Grandma King potentially getting involved. With a resigned sigh, Arianna gingerly removed her robe, revealing her injuries to Xander.
