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Amber had no family, so the Taylors were her family. She would come to Heightsnew Villa to help Mandy, Colene, and Lyla however she could.
At the same time, she was careful not to visit too often, lest she bother them or overstay her welcome.
She was overly cautious, meek, and understanding. The Taylors were fond of her, but more than that, their hearts went out to her.
“Amber, you and Axel should just go ahead and register your marriage the next time he gets some time off work.”
While Colene kneaded the dough, she winked at Lyla, signaling her to back her up. “It’s so troublesome traveling back and forth. It would be much easier for you to marry into the family. Then we ladies can get together every day. Oh, right. Can you play bridge? The three of us are always short of one player!”
Amber’s heart raced, and she blushed. The dough in her hands became messy as she grew flustered.
“I can. A little,” she stuttered.
Lyla smiled broadly. “Colene is right. We will become a family sooner or later anyway. Axel is always away from home, and we can’t feel at ease knowing you’re living alone.”
“It’s alright. I’m fine going back and forth. It isn’t troublesome at all. Plus, I can look after myself,” Amber said, her voice as light as a cloud.
She still felt deeply inferior and was held captive by the fear of a potentially blissful future, even though she was well aware of Axel’s deep love for her.
Colene was about to speak when she suddenly froze.
With the cold winter air still clinging to him, Axel had appeared in the kitchen unnoticed.
Hands in his pockets and head tilted playfully, he watched Amber from behind. His fiery eyes overflowed with passionate intensity.
The unsuspecting Colene was filled with joy when she saw Axel had returned. Just as she was about to greet him, Lyla quickly dashed forward and covered her mouth.
Lyla gave her meaningful looks as she gently pulled her away from the kitchen.
With that, only Amber and Axel remained in the kitchen.
Amber was puzzled when she realized Colene and Lyla had gone quiet. As she was about to tum around, Axel covered her eyes with his hands.
Amber’s heart skipped a beat. She pursed her lips briefly, then said in a tender voice, “Quit joking around, Axel.”
Axel chuckled softly. “Couldn’t you at least pretend to guess who I am? Where’s the romance?”
He removed his hands from her eyes and began to trace the curves of her body, all the way down to her perky bottoms and stopping there.
Why, you-Behave yourself. The fiery touch from Axel’s palms was making Amber quiver all over.
She leaned into his arms; her eyes red and moist.
She was moved, but more than that, she missed him very much.
“I can be even naughtier.”
Before Axel could finish what he wanted to say, he lowered his eyes before smiling and pressing his lips against Amber’s soft ones. He kissed her deeply.
He was a good kisser, and his kiss made Amber’s face flush red. She soon grew giddy and couldn’t help but lean back. Overwhelmed by shyness, she didn’t know where to place her hands.
Just then, Axel murmured, “Hold me.”
In the next second, he kissed her again. A soft moan escaped Amber’s lips as she wrapped her arms around Axel’s waist.
She pressed her hands up against his back, leaving patches of white flour on that black coat of his.
The contrast of black and white complemented their blissful moment.
Their tongues danced as they shared a moment of tender reunion.
Axel finally relented, both of them gasping for air. He noticed her flushed cheeks and the mist in her eyes, and an unfamiliar heat spread through him. He swallowed hard. “Did you miss me, hmm?’
“I did..” Amber answered meekly.
Boys would be boys. Axel got into the mood. He nuzzled her cheek with the stubble on his jaw, prickling and tickling Amber at the same time.
“Prove it to me,” he challenged.
“I made your favorite foods while you were away. There’s sauerkraut and desserts in the fridge.” Amber’s eyes twinkled with happiness, though she seemed slightly embarrassed.” They’re probably nothing special.”
A lump rose in Axel’s throat. He wrapped his arms around her tightly.
He came from a wealthy family but had spent his life wandering, a soul adrift between the lights and shadows. He yearned for a simple, normal life with his partner, a life where they could support each other.
Amber had given him everything he longed for. He was completely satisfied, content in the knowledge that he had no regrets.
“Says who? Everything my wife gives me is the best in the whole wide world,” Axel choked out, his voice surprisingly seductive for its husky quality.
Completely enveloped in Axel’s love, Amber buried her bashful face in his chest, quietly listening to his sweet nothings. “Amber, I love you. I love you very, very much.”
Amber winked at him cheekily. “In that case, prove it to me.”
“As long as your hips can take it, I can spend three days and three nights proving it to you. We don’t even have to leave the room.” Axel sucked on her reddened earlobe, his alluring eyes filled with a wild, intense fire.
Amber’s face turned completely red. She struggled, pushing him away.
Filling her up after eating, and eating again after she was filled up.
She remembered the taste of those three days and three nights with Axel-a whirlwind of heaven and hell. He had made her melt, but it had felt like she might die.
The dough lay in a messy heap, the planned desserts forgotten. But there was something else they could do instead.
After two hours of passionate lovemaking, Axel carried Amber to the bathroom to clean her up.
She never allowed him to leave the lights on during their lovemaking, and he always respected her wishes.
This time, Amber was completely drained. She fell asleep without even realizing it.
When she felt a gush of warm water against her skin, she slowly opened her eyes. She was soaking in the warm bathtub, completely naked.
Then, she noticed Axel, sitting on the edge of the bathtub in his bathrobe as he wiped down her body gently and patiently.
She let out a scream, wrapping her arms around herself. Water splashed across the bathroom.
“Amber, what’s wrong? What happened?’
Axel didn’t care that he was soaked to the bone. He grabbed onto Amber’s shoulders as she trembled violently.
“You’re alright… I’m here! Don’t be afraid!
Amber stared at him blankly. Her face was pale, and her mouth hung open. It was as if she were drowning, gasping for air.
“Was it a nightmare? You’re okay. Don’t be afraid… I’m right here.’ Axel panicked. He pulled her into his arms.
“H… I’ll help myself.” Amber shivered uncontrollably, trying to cover the old scars on her body.
Back at The Millennium, Jameson had tormented her for days. That dark, humiliating past was suffocating her.
She avoided leaving the lights on because intimacy deeply traumatized her.
She only showered alone; those hideous scars were constant reminders of her shameful past.
The trauma lingered, and she didn’t want the love of her life to see her in such an ugly state. Surprise flashed across Axel’s eyes. He realized what was happening.
He stepped into the bathtub with her, embracing her tightly. His eyes were bloodshot.
“Amber, listen to me,” he said, his arms wrapped securely around her.
Tears welled up in Amber’s eyes. Being in Axel’s warm embrace gradually calmed her.
“Amber, you are absolutely wonderful, I’m the lucky one to be with you. I am the one who doesn’t deserve you.” Axel gently patted her back as she trembled. Those scars pained him too.
The past is the past. Let’s look ahead. Happier days are waiting for us.”
In the early hours of the moming, all was silent within Heightsnew Villa.
