The Killer Queen ( Noella Briony ) novel Chapter 184

Sleep with him?

Noella glanced up at Palmer, who was standing in front of her. Only a dim nightlight lit the room, casting a seductive glow around his features. His intense gaze sent a wave of nervousness through her.

"We live close by," she pointed out.

"Yeah, but climbing through windows is exhausting."

Exhausting? Was it her fault he'd decided to scale her balcony in the middle of the night?

"You promised to spend the day with me, remember, Noella?"

She did forget their date because of her visit to see Elara at Emerald County. She'd indeed agreed to a whole day's outing with Palmer.

Noella replied calmly, "Tomorrow."

"No can do. Tomorrow's the Gruber family's gemstone auction. That hardly counts as a date."

"It's all the same."

How could it be the same? He wanted her all to himself, even if they just sat in silence. Just being able to see her was enough for him!

"No way, it's different. You can’t take advantage of my affection by playing hard to get."

Palmer chuckled softly, so close that Noella felt his breath on her face. The man was a walking pheromone, his voice like a siren's call.

Noella's cheeks flamed, and she subtly shifted back. "Alright, fine."

Palmer leaned in closer, his voice husky. "Can I kiss you?"

Her heart raced, and her face burned hotter.

The sound of a door opening and voices interrupted the intimate atmosphere.

"Noella, can I crash here tonight? I can't seem to fall asleep..."

Elara had pushed open Noella's bedroom door while speaking, flipping on the light to reveal a startling scene.

Palmer was bending over Noella, dressed only in a robe that was far too revealing, and her darling sister was in a pink nightgown, looking as if they were about to lock lips.

"Sorry, just sleepwalking," Elara quickly shut the door, but a second later, opened it again to turn off the light and leave.

"Just a one-minute sleepwalk, guys. Hurry up, or I'll call our brothers!" Elara was torn.

Should she yell at Palmer to get lost? But Noella didn't seem to dislike him. And what if Noella had invited him over?

With that possibility, Elara's heart felt even more conflicted.

Noella coughed softly. "You better head back."

Palmer's kiss landed on her forehead. "Goodnight. I'll pick you up in the morning."

"Okay."

Noella opened the door to find Elara crouched down, poking at the carpet. "Elara, come on in."

"Palmer's gone? Noella, what's the deal with you two?"

Noella closed the door and lay down beside Elara. Elara was serious and composed. "Noella, don't be annoyed, I'm just looking out for you! No matter what, you have to take care of yourself!"

Noella was confused. What on earth was her sister talking about?

Her face blushed crimson, and she flipped the covers over her head. "Elara, you've got the wrong idea!"

Elara snickered.

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