The Divorced Military Queen Awakens (by Sadie Baxter) novel Chapter 444

Chapter 444 Claim Of The Heart

Chapter 444 Claim Of The Heart

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“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

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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.

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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.”

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