Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath (Stella) novel Chapter 1032

Susanna took a large, messy bite of the honeydew, savoring the sweetness. The sound of her enjoying the fruit was enough to make Hull’s pulse quicken. He glanced down at the bundle in his arms. “Still eating?” he asked, half in disbelief.

Come to think of it, she’d been nibbling on one fruit after another all day long. “This melon’s amazing,” Susanna said, stripping a slice of rind and tossing it away before digging into the flesh with another hungry bite. The way she savored it—mouth full, eyes bright—would make even the pickiest eater’s mouth water.

Hull eyed her with concern. “You’ve eaten a lot of fruit today, haven’t you?” It was almost bedtime. Didn’t her stomach ever complain? Susanna nodded enthusiastically. “Yeah. Must be something about the soil here in Litamark. The fruit’s just so sweet and fresh.”

She remembered how, back in Portis City, fruit had never appealed to her. Even when her mom arranged for crates of the best stuff, air-mailed to their door, she could barely muster any interest—just didn’t care for the texture. But tonight, she couldn’t get enough.

“Still, you shouldn’t overdo it, especially right before bed.” Hull gently took the leftover half-melon from her hands. Immediately, Susanna gazed up, bright-eyed and pitiful, all silent pleading. That look always got to him—it made him want to tease her, test her, drive her to laughter or maybe tears. He just couldn’t help himself.

Giving in, Hull scooped her up and settled her around his waist, carrying her toward the bedroom with long, purposeful strides.

“Hey, what are you doing?” Susanna protested, cheeks flushing.

“Sleep” Hull replied, his tone gravelly and thick with wicked intent.

Susanna tensed, a shiver running through her, and tried instinctively to wriggle free. Hull only tightened his hold, shouldered the door open, and carried her straight to bed.

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