A Contract Marriage After a ONS novel Chapter 101

Mark pointed with his chin, motioning her to shut up and start eating.

She shrugged and creased her nose before tucking in.

It had been two days since they arrived in Grudin North. They had been surviving on instant ramen and bread. So oatmeal was a welcome change.

She polished off the oatmeal in no time and grinned at him. "Can I have another bowl, please?”

"Since you have asked, I have no reason to say no."

He got up, took her empty bowl, and disappeared into the kitchen.

No matter when and where, he always looked elegant and tempting.

The night was silent, and she shivered from the cold. But she enjoyed the time they were together.

Perhaps it was the pregnancy, or maybe hunger; she made a pig of herself tonight by finishing two bowls of oatmeal.

She went to bed and shivered under the blanket.

Mark whisked open the quilt and got in. The bed beside her sank under his weight.

She felt the heat of his body and instinctively got closer to him.

Aware of her action, Mark folded his arms in front of his chest and asked with a listless voice, "You cold?"

She nodded. There was no heating in the room and it did not help that she shivered.

"Call me darling and I will give you warmth," he said i n a frivolous tone of voice.

She looked at him snappishly. "You should be embarrassed of yourself for asking for a favor from a patient."

"Why should I?" he said as matter-of-factly. "I expect t o get something in return for my effort."

That sounded weird to the ears.

He chuckled, wrapped his hand around her waist, and drew her closer to him so that she snuggled against his chest.

"It is my pleasure, Mrs. Valentine."

He lowered his chin, his hot breath blowing against her earlobes.

His hot breath not just warmed her ear but also made i t feel itchy and red.