When They Beg I Rise (Lemira) novel Chapter 892

"If you can't hold back, let me handle it next time."

Orion leaned down to meet her eyes. "Desperate people do desperate things."

"Got it. Next time, I'll just unleash you."

Lemira purposefully reached out and pressed a thumb against the cut on his lip. The man's gaze shifted.

She gave a wicked smile. "Does it hurt? Don't you dare kiss me like that out of nowhere again!"

Orion caught her wrist and carefully inspected her hand, noticing her skin was a little red.

He spoke seriously, "I'll rub some ointment on this when we get back."

"It doesn't even hurt. The way you dragged me in here, I thought something terrible had happened. This is so awkward."

Thinking about how abruptly he had pulled her away, and looking at his busted lip now, even a blind person could guess what had just happened.

It was definitely a little embarrassing.

Orion held her hand tightly. "What are you afraid of? I'll explain."

"You said it, not me."

Lemira followed him back into the dining room. The food had already been served.

Thaddeus Draven looked up. "Now that you two are finally done with your personal business, let's eat."

Lemira kept her head down in silence and took a seat next to Stella.

Orion picked up his glass and looked at Caleb Sterling. "To welcome a certain someone back. Glad you're home."

"Yeah, welcome back, Caleb."

Lemira glanced across the table. Caleb remained as brooding and tight-lipped as ever.

Stella also raised her glass, and everyone clinked them together.

Thaddeus started asking Caleb about his time abroad, while Lemira and Stella listened quietly.

Lemira couldn't help but ask, "Did you ever get hurt?"

At her question, Orion shot her a look, an eyebrow raised. She certainly seemed quite interested in Caleb.

Stella secretly stole a glance at the bodyguard, too.

Truthfully, she also desperately wanted to know what he had been through all those years alone overseas. Had he faced any close calls?

Caleb sensed Stella's gaze. Even though she tried to look nonchalant, he caught it.

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