Awake for Love: My Coma Bridegroom novel Chapter 98

"Violette! Have you forgotten whose wife you are?" He grabbed her struggling hands, pinning them above her head, "Stay away from Derek, don’t push your luck with me!"

It had been a while since she’d seen him so pissed off and unhinged.

He looked so weak, yet terrifyingly strong.

She didn’t dare to fight back.

Because the more she resisted, the wilder he’d become.

For the sake of the baby in her belly, all she could do was lie still, let him vent his frustrations.

"Why aren’t you saying anything?" His eyes bore into her small face intensely, and his big hands

gently rubbed her cheek.

"What do you want me to say? Just tell me what you want to hear." she said helplessly.

His anger instantly evaporated.

"Violette, did I really screw up that bad?" His voice was hoarse and gentle, his hand cradled the back of her head.

His body felt hot

, and so did she.

"You didn’t screw up that bad," her eyes flickered, dropping the pretense yet remaining firm, "Elijah, you’re great, everything about you is. But I want a peaceful life. Please, let me have it."

The hope in his eyes shattered, he didn’t want to hear her speak anymore.

His lips silenced her, smothering her protests.

...

Noon.

The bodyguard knocked on the door.

Albina let him in.

"Where’s Mr. Bourne?" The bodyguard’s eyes darted around the empty living room.

Albina pointed towards the bedroom door. "In there."

"I see..." The bodyguard was about to ask when he would come out, but realized the question was pointless.

Nobody knew that but Elijah himself.

"I made lunch, do you want some? You can share with your colleague," Albina offered kindly.

The bodyguard walked up to the bedroom door, pressing his ear against it.