When They Beg I Rise (Lemira) novel Chapter 869

Lemira felt the atmosphere between them suddenly turn incredibly intimate.

Honestly, even though Orion had always been wonderful and deeply considerate toward her, he was also a perfect gentleman. He had never once crossed any boundaries.

The only time they had shared any real physical intimacy was during those fleeting few days they dated, back before she found out he was the Everhart heir.

Since then, with everything that had happened, they had hovered in that gray area—more than friends, but not quite lovers.

Orion had always maintained a respectful distance that made her feel safe.

But ever since she had made the first move last night, the man had transformed into a large, unchained predator, staring at her with a heavy, hungry gaze.

Flushed with sudden, scandalous thoughts, Lemira quickly stepped back to put some distance between them.

She cleared her throat. "Actually, I don't really want to know."

Seeing her blush and dodge him, Orion's eyes crinkled with amusement. "Get in and I'll tell you. Don't you want to let off some steam?"

Of course she did.

Lemira pulled the passenger door open and slid in. "Alright, tell me. What's your plan?"

Orion didn't answer. Instead, he sharply spun the steering wheel and slammed on the gas, accelerating straight toward the massive iron gates of the Waverly estate.

Lemira's heart leaped into her throat. "Orion, what are you doing?!"

"Getting payback for you. Letting the Waverlies know you're under my protection."

"Are you out of your mind? Stop the car!"

Lemira had never expected Orion to suddenly act so recklessly.

Thankfully, he slammed on the brakes just in time, stopping inches from the gates.

Lemira stared at the man beside her, her heart hammering against her ribs. "Orion, I never realized you were so... so..."

For a moment, she couldn't even find the words to describe him.

Orion reached over and gently tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear. "Were you worried about me?"

"I was worried about myself! What if you actually rammed the gates and we both died in a fiery crash? I haven't even had a real relationship yet!"

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