Love beyond the mask (Whitney)



The moment Tiana laid her hands on him, she realized the terrifying truth about his physique. His muscles were like steel walls, not something she could push away with ease.

In that moment, Tiana knew she had to escape. She tried to jump off him, but with a swift movement, he pinned her against the wall.

The shower turned on, drenching them in cold water, making Tiana shiver. "What are you doing?" she exclaimed, trying to fight him off.noveldrama

But Parker, moving closer, was overwhelming. He lifted her effortlessly, like she was a piece of bacon sizzling on a skillet, his eyes dark with desire. In a swift motion, her clothes were torn apart!

"You... you jerk! What are you doing?" Tiana cried out in shock, unable to believe his actions.

Yet, she had a sinking feeling, a terrible premonition.

In a daze, her dress fell apart, and Parker's hot chest pressed against her, pinning her arms above her head. He began to kiss her, biting her lips with fervor.

"No, don't... Parker! Don't touch me, I'm scared...

I have a child with your brother, don't do this, he forced himself on me, we can't...

You'll make me hate you! Really... don't touch me, ah..."

Tears streamed down her face as he continued, rendering her speechless and trapped under his gaze.

Eventually, Tiana stopped struggling, telling herself that if it had to be anyone, she was at least with Parker, the man she had secretly cared for over the past three years.

Her tears turned into a bittersweet smile. She realized she had liked Parker for a long time.

Maybe she had been lying to herself, trying to suppress her feelings because she felt tainted, having been with his brother.

But now, under Parker, all she could do was close her eyes, resigning herself to what seemed like fate.

The next morning, Tiana woke up, the events of the night flooding back. Embarrassed and hurt, she noticed Parker wasn't there, sparing her further shame. She quickly covered her bruises and marks of the night before, cursing Parker under her breath.

Suddenly, Parker emerged from the bathroom, wrapped only in a towel, revealing a physique Tiana had never noticed before, a stark contrast to his usual casual attire. The awkwardness was palpable.

"You... what was your purpose last night?" Parker's cold question cut through the air.

"What purpose?" Tiana retorted, her heart sinking. "It was you who lost control, not listening to a word I said, and then..."

Her voice trailed off as she broke into tears, realizing too late she was practically naked under the thin cover.

Parker's gaze, dark and cold, made her feel like prey. "You're quite pale," he remarked casually, infuriating Tiana even more.

"You're still a scoundrel at heart!" she shot back, feeling utterly humiliated.

Their argument was interrupted by a knock on the door and a voice calling for Parker. Tiana panicked, fearing the consequences if they were found together in such a state.

"You can't open that door!" she whispered fiercely, reminding Parker that she had saved him the previous night and now he was betraying her trust. As they argued about what to do, the voice outside grew more insistent, worried about Parker's health and mentioning a woman who had escaped custody.

In that moment, both knew they had to find a solution fast, their relationship and reputations hanging in the balance.

"Come on, let the doctor in to see you!" the middle-aged man was frantic, "If you don't open this door, I swear I'll bash it down!"

"Wow, as if I'm the villain here. You really think I'd hurt you? Shameless, the lot of you.

What do we do now?" Tiana was both enraged and completely panicked.

Parker frowned, quickly stripping off his shirt in a fluster, trying to cover her up.

Just then, the door was abruptly smashed open with an axe, and the middle-aged man burst in, "Parkie..."